Councillor Mike Gilbert
Email: mike.gilbert@boston.gov.uk
Council: Boston
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Cabinet - Tuesday 27th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Boston Council was scheduled to consider several key policy documents, including strategies for social media, trees and hedgerows, safeguarding, and housing. The meeting agenda also included provisions for receiving recommendations from other committees and addressing public questions.
Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) - Thursday 22nd January 2026 6.30 pm
The Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) was scheduled to discuss proposals for the 2026/27 events programme, review the draft budget for the upcoming financial year, and consider an application for Green Flag status for Central Park. The committee was also due to review and update its work programme.
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 Boston Borough Council's cabinet met on 10 December 2025 and agreed to recommend a new council tax support scheme to the full council, and also approved an updated counter fraud policy and revised contract procedure rules. The cabinet also reviewed the latest financial forecasts, noting a potential deficit, and discussed performance and risk management.
Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) - Thursday 27th November 2025 6.30 pm
The Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) is scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, to discuss the council's financial position, the BTAC Small Grant Scheme, and to receive an update from Lincolnshire Housing Partnership.
Decisions from Meetings
20 decisions · Page 4 of 4
Local Government Re-organisation - support for 'A Greater Lincolnshire for All'
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday 31st July 2025 6.30 pm - July 31, 2025
...to become a partner in the 'A Greater Lincolnshire for All' proposal for local government reorganisation and allocate up to £42,000 to support its development.
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: 29
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 20