Decision details

To consider the Long-Term Plan for Towns Funding and the governance arrangements required for a repurposed Boston Town Board.

RESOLVED:

1.         That the information relating to the Long-Term Plan for Boston, detailed within the report, be noted; and

2.         That the revised set of Terms of Reference for a repurposed Town Board as detailed within Appendix A be endorsed and recommended to the Town Board for adoption, subject to the amendments that had been discussed during the meeting.

To provide updated Terms of Reference to reflect government guidance for an inclusive and effective Town Board for Boston and to support the development of the Long-Term Plan (comprising 10-year vision and 3-year investment plan) for submission before 1 August 2024. DLUHC will assess the plan and once approved will release funding.

A Town Board (repurposed or new) is a requirement from Government to enable Boston to benefit from support and funding up to £20m. No other options have been considered.