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
11 decisions · Page 2 of 3
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
Update on Plan for Neighbourhoods
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday 31st July 2025 6.30 pm - July 31, 2025
...to accept and allocate central government funding, delegate authority for expenditure and contractual arrangements to the Director of Economic Development, and authorize the interim Director of Finance to draw down funds from the Economic Growth Reserve and balance sheet account to develop a ten-year regeneration plan and four-year investment plan for Boston.
Recommendations Approved
Home Energy Advice and Retrofit Team
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday 31st July 2025 6.30 pm - July 31, 2025
...to approve East Lindsey District Council as the lead authority for delivering the Warm Homes – Local Grant program and Home Energy Advice Service on behalf of Boston Borough Council, subject to a written agreement and continued program monitoring.
Recommendations Approved
Quarter 4 24/25 Performance and Risk Report
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday 31st July 2025 6.30 pm - July 31, 2025
...to note the quarterly performance and risk monitoring information for Quarter 4 of 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
2024/25 Q4 Finance Update
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday 31st July 2025 6.30 pm - July 31, 2025
...to note the £1,015,000 revenue underspend for 2024/25 and approve its transfer to the Volatility Reserve, as well as note the £86,000 BTAC revenue position and the transfer of its surplus to the BTAC Reserve.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 11
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 11