The Boston town area of the Borough does not
have a parish council and BTAC fills that gap, reflecting and
representing the views of the residents of the town wards.
The Committee comprises the fourteen
councillors who represent the town’s wards.
The Council has given BTAC the power and duty
to conduct certain services and functions and so it can do this, it
sets a precept called a Special Area Expense Account, which is paid
along with Council Tax. In addition, BTAC supports initiatives that
have a direct benefit for Boston's town centre, neighbourhoods and
communities.
BTAC provides and maintains parks, open
spaces, play areas, town events, public toilets and other
facilities and services that are intended for the benefit of
residents for the non-parished Boston town area. It also monitors
and reviews the performance of services within its
responsibility.
The Committee also acts as a consultee on
major initiatives, projects and developments affecting the town
area. Another responsibility of the Committee is to award Community
Grants to town-based organisations and events.
At each BTAC meeting there is an opportunity
for members of the public to ask questions.
Here we explain the process for
asking questions. Please note that this is in addition to 10 minute
public speaking time, which is an opportunity for the public to
attend the meeting and ask questions without giving notice of their
question / comment.