Local Government Reorganisation

Boston Borough Council formally responded to Government to acknowledge the first phase in the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process.

The Government wants to replace the current system of county and district/borough Councils with unitary authorities.

In December 2024, a White Paper published by the Government asked Councils in two-tier areas across England to work together to submit their interim plans for LGR by Friday, March 21 2025.

As part of this first phase, several different options have been proposed by local authorities across Lincolnshire.

While Boston Borough Council has not submitted an interim plan, the Leader of the Council wrote to the Minister to formally acknowledge the Local Government Reorganisation process.

The letter acknowledges and supports the Minister's view that it is important to find solution that works best for residents.

The letter can be viewed here Letter to Minister 21-03-2025 (PDF, 152 KB)

July 31, 2025 - Cabinet votes to support A Greater Lincolnshire For All

After reflecting upon the schemes submitted by a number of Lincolnshire Councils following the the Government's feedback, Boston Borough Council's Cabinet voted to support A Greater Lincolnshire For All - a joint proposal first launched by East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council on July 10, 2025.

The report from Special Cabinet can be found here

The press release to announce Boston Borough Council as an official partner for the joint proposal can be found here

More information on A Greater Lincolnshire For All can be found below.