Decisions
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21/01/2025 - Disabled Facilities Grant Ref DF1787/24/25 240030 ref: 1857 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Team Leader - Affordable Homes
Decision published: 06/02/2025
Effective from: 21/01/2025
Decision:
Grant Approved for £2,526.96.
Lead officer: Caroline Perrin
21/01/2025 - Disabled Facilities Grant Ref DF1790/24/25 220172 ref: 1812 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Team Leader - Affordable Homes
Decision published: 22/01/2025
Effective from: 21/01/2025
Decision:
Grant Approved for £1,986.34
Lead officer: Caroline Perrin
21/01/2025 - Disabled Facilities Grant Ref DF1787/24/25 240030 ref: 1811 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Team Leader - Affordable Homes
Decision published: 22/01/2025
Effective from: 21/01/2025
Decision:
Grant Approved for £2,526.96
Lead officer: Caroline Perrin
21/01/2025 - Disabled Facilities Grant Ref DF1789/24/25 230157 ref: 1810 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Team Leader - Affordable Homes
Decision published: 22/01/2025
Effective from: 21/01/2025
Decision:
Grant Approved for £6,415.79
Lead officer: Caroline Perrin
20/01/2025 - Disabled Facilities Grant Ref DF1626/22/23 220076 ref: 1813 For Determination
Decision Maker: Team Leader - Affordable Homes
Decision published: 22/01/2025
Effective from: 20/01/2025
Decision:
Grant Approval adjustment for
£21,823.65
Lead officer: Caroline Perrin
12/04/2023 - Invasive Practices - Premises - 32UBS23002 ref: 1808 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 21/01/2025
Effective from: 12/04/2023
Decision:
Permit Holder: Damian Wos, Magic Ink, 15a Wormgate, Boston
Decision: Grant
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
19/04/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Premises Licence grant - Licensing number 32UBB23005 ref: 1807 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 21/01/2025
Effective from: 19/04/2023
Decision:
Licence holder: Mr Marco Torres
Premises: The Cabin, Carlton Road, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 9NF
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
31/10/2024 - Private Hire Vehicle Driver Licence ref: 1803 Refused
Decision Maker: Regulatory and Appeals Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 31/10/2024 - Regulatory and Appeals Sub Committee
Decision published: 21/01/2025
Effective from: 31/10/2024
21/04/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Premises Licence grant - licence number - 32UBB23006 ref: 1806 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 21/01/2025
Effective from: 21/04/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Marsh Farm Cottage, Frampton Road, Frampton, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 1AY
Premises: Pool Sheed Rear of Marsh Farm Cottage, Frampton Road, Frampton, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 1AY
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
03/04/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Premises Licence Variation of DPS - Licence number: 32UBB05093 ref: 1804 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Miss Grace Truscott and Mr R Truscott
Premises: The Three Horseshoes, Main Road, Leverton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0AU
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
16/01/2025 - Dual Hackney Carriage Driver Licence and Private Hire Vehicle Driver Licence ref: 1802 Refused
Decision Maker: Regulatory and Appeals Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 16/01/2025 - Regulatory and Appeals Sub Committee
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 16/01/2025
Decision:
The Regulatory & Appeals Sub-Committee convened to consider a dual hackney carriage and private hire vehicle driver licence.
The Sub-Committee heard from Miss McDowell (Senior Licensing Officer and the licence holder.
In reaching their decision, the Sub-Committee have had due regard for all that they have read and heard, along with the Council’s Licensing Policy and their duty under S149 of the Equality Act 2010. Having taken all of the above into consideration, the Sub-Committee have determined that, on the balance of probabilities, the applicant does satisfy the fit and proper person test applied by the Council, and accordingly have determined that it is reasonable and proportionate to revoke the licence.
03/04/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Premises Licence Variation of DPS - Licence Number: 32UBB05147 ref: 1801 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: The Poachers Inn Ltd
Premises: The Poachers Country Hotel, Swineshead Road, Kirton Holme, Boston, PE20 1SQ
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
03/04/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Premises Licence Variation of DPS - Licence Number 32UBB05001 ref: 1800 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Boston Lawn Tennis Club.
Premises: Boston Law Tennis Club, 125 Sleaford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 8EY.
Decision: Granted.
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
16/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Personal Licence - Licence Number 32UBA23010 ref: 1799 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 16/05/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Miss Tanya Vasileva Staneva
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
16/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Personal Licence - Licence Number 32UBA23009 ref: 1798 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 16/05/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Mr Robsley De Souza
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
19/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Personal Licence - Licence Number: 32UBA23012 ref: 1797 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 19/05/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Miss Holly Rebecca Sauntson
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
16/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Personal Licence - Licence Number 32UBA23011 ref: 1796 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 16/05/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Mr Ryan Daniel Crowe
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
30/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Personal Licence - 32UBA23014 ref: 1792 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 30/05/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Mr Mark Andrew Betts
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
22/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Personal Licence - Licence Number 32UBA23013 ref: 1791 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 22/05/2023
Decision:
Licence holder: Mr Gordon Howard Ashburn
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
30/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - premises licence grant - licence number 32UBB23007 ref: 1790 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 20/01/2025
Effective from: 30/05/2023
Decision:
Licence holder: Activ 99 LTD
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
31/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Premises Licence Transfer - Licence Number 32UBB07006 ref: 1789 For Determination
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 17/01/2025
Effective from: 31/05/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Mr Bogomil Kamenov Mihaylov, 2 Emery Lane, Boston, PE21 8QA
Premises: The Grey House Coffee and Brunch, 22 High Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8SH
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
04/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Premises Licence Transfer - Licence Number 32UBB05137 ref: 1788 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 17/01/2025
Effective from: 04/05/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Mr Huseyin Cifci, Flat 13 Simon Court, Ring Way, London N11 2NB
Premises: Boston Kebab and Pizza House, 8 High Street, Boston PE21 8SH
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
04/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003-Premises Licence Variation of DPS; Licence Number 32UBB05137 ref: 1786 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 17/01/2025
Effective from: 04/05/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Mr Huseyin Cifci, Flat 13 Simon Court, Ring Way, London N11 2NB
Premises: Boston Kebab & Pizza House, 8 High Street, Boston, PE21 8SH
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
31/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003- Premises Licence Variation of DPS- Licence Number 32UBB07006 ref: 1783 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 17/01/2025
Effective from: 31/05/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Mr Bogomil Kamenov Mihaylov, 2 Emery Lane, Boston, PE21 8QA
Premises: The Grey House Coffee & Brunch, 22 High street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8SH
Decision; Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
31/05/2023 - Licensing Act 2003 - Premises Licence Variation of DPS: Licence number 32UBB05111 ref: 1785 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Licensing Officer
Decision published: 17/01/2025
Effective from: 31/05/2023
Decision:
Licence Holder: Freiston Playing Field Association, Priors Lodge, Shore Road, Freiston, Boston, PE22 0NH
Premises: Danny Flear Community Centre, Bull Pasture, Freiston, Boston, PE22 0LH
Decision: Granted
Lead officer: Anna McDowell
14/01/2025 - Variation of fees and charges relating to the Community Events (eg Christmas Festival Event) ref: 1780 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive (Communities)
Decision published: 16/01/2025
Effective from: 14/01/2025
Decision:
To vary fees and charges relating to Community
Events (eg Christmas Festival Event) in order to provide an
incentive to event traders to commit to their patronage as early as
possible.
Lead officer: Helen Mitchell
06/12/2024 - Suspension of 29 November 2025 Boston Market. ref: 1779 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Culture and Leisure
Decision published: 16/01/2025
Effective from: 06/12/2024
Decision:
To suspend the Boston Market for 29 November
2025 to enable the delivery of the annual Christmas Festival.
Lead officer: Phil Perry
15/01/2025 - Boston Borough Council Homelessness Assistance Policy Framework ref: 1778 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Housing and Homelessness Officer
Decision published: 16/01/2025
Effective from: 15/01/2025
Decision:
Payment of advance rent
Lead officer: Julie Bates
14/01/2025 - Amendments to Street Naming and Numbering Policy ref: 1777 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Regulatory
Decision published: 16/01/2025
Effective from: 14/01/2025
Decision:
Additional text to Appendix A, first paragraph
- “ however other suffixes will be considered on a case by
case basis”
Additional suffixes added to Appendix A – Yard, Drove,
Boulevard.
Lead officer: Pauline Lyon
10/01/2025 - Boston Borough Council Homelessness Assistance Policy Framework ref: 1776 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Housing Advice Officer
Decision published: 16/01/2025
Effective from: 10/01/2025
Decision:
Payment of advance rent
Lead officer: Matthew Spittle
23/12/2024 - S113 arrangements for the Housing and Support Solutions Service ref: 1775 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 16/01/2025
Effective from: 23/12/2024
Decision:
East Lindsey District Council are formally
sharing the Housing Support Officer with Boston Borough Council and
South Holland District Council until at least the 31 March
2026.
The decision being sought is under Section 113 of the Local
Government Act 1972 for Boston Borough Council to agree to this
arrangement which will enable a combined role covering the
partnerships region.
Lead officer: Jason Oxby
16/01/2025 - Annual Joint Scrutiny of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership ref: 1782 Recommendations Approved
To review the Partnership’s progress against the opportunities identified in the business case and key lines of enquiry.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/01/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED:
That the report and associated recommendations be noted and agreed.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: James Gilbert
16/01/2025 - Member Working Group - Review of Car Parking in Boston ref: 1784 Recommendations Approved
To seek Cabinets consideration of the recommendations of the Member Working Group.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 16/01/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED:
The recommendations were received and the Cabinet resolved to:
· Consider recommendations 1 - 3 as part of the Town Centre Strategy, with financially viable delivery options being brought back to Cabinet upon its next review;
· In respect of recommendation 4, the review of fees and charges which had recently been undertaken, with proposals to come forward within the budget report being prepared; and
· In respect of recommendation 5, develop shopper and commuter permit options for review by the Portfolio Holder.
Lead officer: Andy Fisher
02/01/2025 - Public Speaking Policy at Planning Committee ref: 1774 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Planning and Strategic Infrastructure
Decision published: 14/01/2025
Effective from: 02/01/2025
Decision:
To approve the recently reviewed Public
Speaking Scheme for the Planning Committee
Lead officer: Phil Norman
18/11/2024 - Information Governance Annual Update ref: 1772 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Audit & Governance Committee
Made at meeting: 18/11/2024 - Audit & Governance Committee
Decision published: 10/01/2025
Effective from: 18/11/2024
Decision:
The Group Information Manager and Deputy Data Protection Officer presented a report which provided with an update on the Council’s activities and compliance in respect of the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requirements during the previous 12 months (October to September).
Members noted that during analysis of the requests there was a continued increased use of Information regulations by “social action groups” and “media organisations” to obtain information. 753 requests has been made to the Council, which was a slight increase on the previous year. Of those requests 47 were for information relating to the Environment, or environmental matters such as biodiversity, planning and flooding, etc. Exemptions had been applied to disclosures, where necessary, and in most cases after a public interest test. Only 99 requests had some form of exemption applied, the majority being in respect of personal data or where the information was already available. Advice had been provided on 276 occasions, demonstrating proactive engagement. The percentage of responses within statutory deadlines was 98% which was above the ICO’s “good” threshold of 95% on time.
In respect to Data Protection there was an ongoing process where the use of data, and changes to processes were assessed for compliance with the Data Protection Legislation. There had been 48 data incidents reported which was a low volume given the number of transactions processed by the Council.
Councillor Chris Mountain referred to the number of data protection incidents and requested an example of what they referred to. The Group Information Manager and Deputy Data Protection Officer advised that some examples included letters being sent to an incorrect address and emails containing personal data being sent mistakenly to another member of staff.
Councillor Paul Gleeson referred to the FOI requests and queried whether the amount of time being spent on the requests was being recorded and requested that, if not, that an estimated figure over the period of a month be provided. The Group Information Manager and Deputy Data Protection Officer advised that he would look into the possibility of providing some data to the Committee.
Councillor James Cantwell queried whether surveys were used following responses to requests. The Group Information Manager and Deputy Data Protection Officer advised surveys were not used. He added that many requests came from large organisations and anonymous websites, and that the survey results may not provide value.
Councillor Mike Gilbert referred to the redaction of information for law enforcement reasons and queried whether the information would fall under the heading of FOI requests or whether they would fall under quasi-judicial or civil enforcement. The Group Information Manager and Deputy Data Protection Officer clarified that the redaction on the basis of law enforcement was because releasing the information would prejudice a law enforcement activity that the Authority had. He advised that the FOI Act was for any recorded information held by the Council.
Councillor Gleeson requested a breakdown on the number of national and local requests.
Gideon Hall praised officers for their work. Adam Cartwright referred to the requests where responses were made outside of the deadline and queried whether there were any common factors. The Group Information Manager and Deputy Data Protection Officer advised that they were potentially late as a result of collating information from different teams within the authority which was an onerous task.
Councillor Mountain queried the possibility of recording late responses in order to identify any factors and trends. The Group Information Manager and Deputy Data Protection Officer agreed to provide the information.
Councillor Dani requested information in respect of any incidents where information had been passed on to a third party and how the Council had dealt with such matters. The Group Information Manager and Deputy Data Protection Officer confirmed that he was aware of some incidents and agreed to collate and provide the information to members following the meeting. He advised members that in most cases the Council would have requested that the information be returned or destroyed and that confirmation be provided. A risk assessment would then have been undertaken to confirm whether the data owner or the ICO would need to be informed. He added that there had no notifications had been made to the ICO that year.
On behalf of the Committee the Chairman praised the hard work carried out by officers.
RESOLVED:
That the report be noted.
18/11/2024 - Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2024/25 ref: 1771 For Determination
To provide Members with an update on Treasury Management performance and activity to ensure best practice is maintained.
Decision Maker: Audit & Governance Committee
Made at meeting: 18/11/2024 - Audit & Governance Committee
Decision published: 10/01/2025
Effective from: 18/11/2024
Decision:
The Interim Treasury & Investments Manager, PSPSL presented a report by the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Development) & S151 which provided the 2024/25 Mid-Year update on the Council’s Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy, attached as Appendix A within the report.
The report covered the following areas:
· An economic update for the first half of the 2024/25 financial year;
· The outlook for the remainder of the financial year along with interest rate forecasts;
· A review of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy;
· The Council’s capital expenditure, as set out in the Capital Strategy, and prudential indicators;
· A review of the Council’s investment portfolio for 2024/25;
· A review of the Council’s borrowing strategy for 2024/25; and
· A review of compliance with Treasury and Prudential Limits for 2024/25.
Councillor Richard Austin BME queried the prospective of selling and reinvesting the Council’s property funds, referring to a suggestion from the MP, Richard Tice. The Interim Treasury & Investments Manager, PSPSL advised that the position in relation to the Council's property funds was that they were kept under regular review. Members noted that consideration had been given to changes to capital regulations and minimum revenue provision, statutory guidance. He also advised that as part of the next review an information pack would be provided to Members to show what the implications of those legislation changes were, and it would also provide details what the performance of the property funds had been. A separate report would be presented to the Audit and Governance Committee and Full Council in relation to property funds investments as part of the normal review undertaken.
Councillor Paul Gleeson reminded members of the long term investment and from the amount of money that had been spent the Council was getting a good return. He was satisfied by the way that the treasury and the finances of the Council were being run.
Responding to a query from Councillor James Cantwell, seeking further commentary on the changes to the approved budget, referring to page 37 of Appendix A1 for the Town Centre Heritage Scheme and the revenues and benefits, the Interim Treasury & Investments Manager, PSPSL advised that full details were available within the minutes of the Cabinet meetings.
Adam Cartwright referred to the Lobo loan and queried whether there were any possibilities for exiting. The Interim Treasury & Investments Manager, PSPSL advised that it had been reviewed at the same time as the PWLB loan, however the premium had been considerably high due to interest rates. Members noted that the loan was continually being reviewed.
Councillor Mike Gilbert queried whether the revenue implications had been taken into consideration in respect of the capital investments. The Interim Treasury & Investments Manager, PSPSL confirmed that the revenue implications were detailed within the reports submitted to Cabinet for consideration in respect of the Capital Programme.
Councillor Anton Dani referred to the economic situation in respect of national and worldwide political changes and queried whether there would be any future risks to the Councils investments. He also referred to internal borrowing (page 25) and queried whether it was coming from the Council’s reserves or elsewhere. The Interim Treasury & Investments Manager, PSPSL reassured Members that global risks were being considered and that there were restrictions in place in terms of the countries where investments could be made. In respect of internal borrowing he explained that the Council incurs capital expenditure which if not met from reserves would incur a borrowing requirement that could be internal or external.
Members noted that the internal borrowing was not technically free of interest as no interest would be earned when borrowing instead of investing.
Councillor Gilbert referred to the property funds and queried whether the spread of risk was included in the prospectus for those investments.
The Interim Treasury & Investments Manager, PSPSL advised that when the decision was made to invest in property funds, various fund managers, along with the designated reviewing officers, were invited to a meeting, where they provided details of their strategy, and where they made their investments, etc. Members noted that, following the meeting, a presentation was being delivered by a fund manager.
RESOLVED:
That the report be noted and that the relevant comments be included within the report to Full Council on 20th January 2025.
Lead officer: Sean Howsam
18/11/2024 - Minutes ref: 1773 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Audit & Governance Committee
Made at meeting: 18/11/2024 - Audit & Governance Committee
Decision published: 10/01/2025
Effective from: 18/11/2024
Decision:
The Minutes of the previous meeting held 14th October 2024 were agreed and signed by the Chairman.