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The Trusted Volunteer Scheme of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership is proud to announce the launch of its Volunteer Charter. This Charter aims to encourage all organisations that involve volunteers directly or influence decisions affecting volunteering to pledge their support and become Charter Champions.

At a Full Council meeting held on Monday 11 November, it was unanimously agreed to accept the Cabinet's recommendation to expand the Boston Leisure Project. The council will now incorporate a Community Volunteering and Wellbeing Hub as part of the Town Partnership Funding, thanks to a recent funding offer from the Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG).

Published 12 November, 2024

To make this holiday season even more delightful, Boston Borough Council is offering a special gift to its residents and visitors - FREE PARKING! From Friday 29 November to Sunday 1 December, and on the first three Saturdays in December 2024 (7, 14, and 21), Boston Borough Council-owned off-street car parks will provide complimentary parking.

The council has taken another significant step forward in the revitalisation of Rosegarth Square with the recent acquisition of Crown House.

In the autumn budget statement, the government confirmed that 'the Long-Term Plan for Towns will be retained and reformed into a new regeneration programme'.

Following the Government's Autumn Budget, the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership is pleased to share that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has been renewed for an additional one-year extension.

The regeneration of the public realm area in Boston has reached a new milestone following planning approval for the first phase of the Rosegarth Square regeneration project, which was awarded £14.8 million in government funding.

At a Special Cabinet meeting held on Thursday 31 October, it was unanimously agreed to recommend to Full Council on 11 November 2024 to accept Levelling Up Partnership (LUP) funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). This funding will support several local projects, including the Boston Leisure Project, and incorporate a Community Volunteering & Wellbeing Hub and a new NHS site at Rosegarth Square.

Over the past three years, the Boston Community Leaders Engagement meetings have become the heart of community collaboration and empowerment. Established through the Empowering Healthy Communities strand, these meetings are led by the Community Leadership Team and have proven to be a vital platform for fostering engagement and strengthening community initiatives.

Community projects and skills programmes in Boston and East Lindsey have been given a boost of more than £325,000