Pranali Parikh
Council: Boston
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
5 meetings
Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday 13th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Boston Borough Council Cabinet met to discuss and approve the submission of a ten-year regeneration plan and a four-year investment profile for Boston under the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme[^1] (formerly the Plan for Neighbourhoods). The cabinet approved the recommendations, which will allow the council to meet the government's submission deadline of 28 November 2025. The plan aims to secure up to £20 million in funding for the town over the next decade.
Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday 31st July 2025 6.30 pm
At a special cabinet meeting, Boston Borough Council agreed to partner with East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council in developing a proposal for local government reorganisation, and also approved operational arrangements for a home energy advice service. The cabinet also discussed and approved a finance update, a performance and risk report, and an update on the Plan for Neighbourhoods.
Audit & Governance Committee - Monday 7th July 2025 6.30 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of Boston Borough Council met on 7 July 2025, receiving reports on capital projects, internal audits, risk management, treasury activities, governance, and financial statements. The committee agreed to review and approve the Annual Governance Statement for 2024/25 and scrutinise the Annual Treasury Report 2024/25.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 17th June 2025 6.30 pm
The Boston Borough Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Plan for Neighbourhoods and an update on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The committee heard that Boston is to receive £20 million over the next 10 years as part of the government's Plan for Neighbourhoods programme, and that the council has received £450,000 in capacity funding to help prepare the plans. The committee also received an update on the council's enforcement activity in relation to HMOs, and discussed the upcoming Renters Rights Bill. The committee agreed to note the report on HMOs and the Plan for Neighbourhoods, and to discuss them further at a workshop on 3 July 2025.
Decisions from Meetings
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Pride in Place Programme (Boston)
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday 13th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...that the Cabinet approved the submission of a ten-year Regeneration Plan and a four-year investment profile for Boston under the UK Government’s Pride in Place Programme, delegating authority for final amendments and submission to relevant officers.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 5
Average per Month: 0.3
Decisions Recorded: 6