The Worshipful The Mayor of Boston

Councillor Helen Staples

Councillor Helen Staples was appointed Mayor of Boston on Monday 20^th May 2024.

A born and bred Bostonian, Councillor Staples has lived in the borough all her life. She is married to retired farmer, Richard, and she previously worked in the town's M&S store in the Market Place before training to nurse older people.

Councillor Staples was first elected to the Borough Council in 2007 until 2015 and re-elected in May 2023 as an Independent Councillor representing Fishtoft Ward. Councillor Staples is a member of the Licensing and Regulatory and Appeals Committees as well as Scrutiny Committees.

Councillor Staples is very familiar with civic duty, having served as Deputy Mayor in 2009/10 for the late Maureen Dennis and in 2014/15 for Councillor Alison Austin. She also served as Deputy Mayoress for Maureen Dennis in 2015/16.

The Mayor founded the Lincolnshire Farmers' Support Group which is now the Lincolnshire Rural Stress Network and is secretary of the Fishtoft 400 Community Group, as well as an active member.

Councillor Staples enjoys flower arranging and her skills have taken her to many of the county's beautiful churches doing flower festivals and weddings. She is a keen gardener and enjoys crochet, knitting and needlework and has a passion for applique work, when time permits.

Councillor Staples' childhood friend, Jennifer Oglesbee, will serve as Mayoress.

Councillor Staples has appointed Councillor Suzanne Welberry as her Deputy for the Mayoral year. Councillor Welberry represents Swineshead and Holland Fen Ward. Miss Jade Welberry is the Deputy Mayoress.

Councillor Staples has chosen Boston-based organisations which all help people as her nominated charities for the coming year: