Councillor Helen Staples
Email: helen.staples@boston.gov.uk
Council: Boston
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 2 of 8
Cabinet - Wednesday 18th February 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Boston Council was scheduled to discuss the South & East Lincolnshire Community Safety Strategy and the Annual Budget Report for 2026/27, which includes the Medium Term Financial Strategy, Capital Programme, Treasury Management Policy, and Annual Delivery Plan.
Licensing Committee - Tuesday 3rd February 2026 2.00 pm
Regulatory & Appeals Committee - Tuesday 3rd February 2026 2.00 pm
The Regulatory & Appeals Committee of Boston Council met on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to consider an application for a Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) Licence. The committee resolved to grant the licence, subject to several conditions, despite numerous objections from local residents and a local MP.
Full Council - Monday 12th January 2026 6.30 pm
The Full Council of Boston Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss a range of important financial, governance, and community matters. Key agenda items included the review of the Council's annual scrutiny report, proposed amendments to contract procedure rules, and the future of local council tax support schemes.
Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Boston Borough Council met on Wednesday 10 December 2025, approving a new Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy and recommending amendments to the Council's Contract Procedure Rules to Full Council. The meeting also noted the Quarter 2 2025/26 financial forecast, which indicated a £0.571 million deficit, and recommended amendments to the Capital Programme for approval.
Decisions from Meetings
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Quarter 2 25/26 Performance and Risk Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
... that the Cabinet of Boston noted the quarterly performance and risk monitoring information for Quarter 2 of 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
South and East Lincolnshire Council's Partnership - Contracting of Leisure Facilities with an external operator as agent for service delivery
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the exempt report regarding the contracting of leisure facility operations and lifecycle maintenance to an external operator under an agency agreement, subject to call-in.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Amendments to the Council's Contract Procedure Rules
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
... to recommend the draft revised Contract Procedure Rules to Full Council for adoption and to approve the Delegations to Officers that sets out the authorisation for decision making in relation to Contract Procedure Rules, subject to a Council decision to amend the Contract Procedure Rules.
Recommendations Approved
Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the updated Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy and delegate authority to the S151 Officer to make minor amendments reflecting changes in legislation, statutory guidance, or contact details, following consultation with the portfolio holder.
Recommendations Approved
Quarter 2 2025/26 Forecast Outturn
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the Quarter 2 2025/26 forecast outturn, noting a potential £0.571m deficit and amendments to the Capital Programme, and to recommend these Capital Programme changes to Full Council for final approval.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 20