Christian Allen
Council: Boston
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
11 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.30 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Boston Borough Council is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including housing standards, social media policy, and the council's performance. Members will also consider the Tree and Hedgerow Strategy Action Plan, and the Annual Scrutiny Report for 2024/2025.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 6th November 2025 6.30 pm
Here is a summary of the planned discussions for the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting. The committee was expected to discuss the community lottery scheme, a performance report, and future plans. Some items, including a discussion of the SELCP sub-regional leisure operating agent procurement, were scheduled to be discussed in private.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 2nd October 2025 6.30 pm
Councillor Paul Gleeson, Chair of the Committee, led the Boston Borough Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting, where members discussed Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership efforts, Anglian Water's infrastructure plans, community safety, and budget preparations. The committee recommended a safeguarding policy to the cabinet and agreed to bring back the Local Council Tax Support Scheme for further review at the next meeting.
Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm
The Boston Borough Council Cabinet met to discuss the first quarter performance and risks, the financial position, and several strategic initiatives. Councillors agreed to consult on options for the local Council Tax Support scheme for 2026/27, approved a new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, and supported the continuation of the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Crowdfunding Scheme. A new Body Worn Video Policy for the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership was also approved.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 4th September 2025 6.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss a highways update, a flooding investigation report, and the committee's work programme and forward plan. The meeting was scheduled to take place on 4 September 2025 at the Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston.
Decisions from Meetings
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to approve the Partnership Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, and to contribute to a 2-year fixed term officer role to oversee their implementation.
Recommendations Approved
2025/26 Quarter 1 Finance Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to approve amendments to the Capital Programme and note the forecast revenue position of a £0.829m overspend for 2025/26, emphasizing the need for continued focus on savings and efficiency.
Recommendations Approved
Quarter 1 25/26 Performance and Risk Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...that the Cabinet noted the quarterly performance and risk monitoring information for Quarter 1 of 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership Body Worn Video (BWV) Policy 2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to approve a new Body Worn Video Policy for the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and data protection controls, and to delegate authority for minor policy amendments to the Assistant Director Regulatory/Senior Responsible Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.
Recommendations Approved
Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27 - Consultation
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to consult on three options for the 2026/27 Local Council Tax Support Scheme, including retaining current support levels or reducing maximum support based on household composition, and delegated oversight of the consultation approach.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 11
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 11