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Boston Bulletin

Wednesday 4th August 2021

Lincolnshire Councils Agree to Ground-breaking New Partnership

Boston Borough, East Lindsey and South Holland District Councils have formally signed off on plans to create an ambitious new partnership – the largest such partnership of councils in the country.

After being approved in principle by the three authorities last month, each council had been considering the detailed business case for the formation of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership over the last week with final agreement coming from Boston Borough Council at their meeting last night (2 August).

Whilst each council will continue to be politically independent and be accountable to the communities they serve, the three councils will work collectively, supported by a shared management team and workforce, to deliver on their aspirations for their communities and to tackle common challenges.

Read more here

Councillor Grant Scheme

Every Borough Councillor and Parish Council within Boston Borough is set to receive £1000 to provide additional support to their local communities to boost health, wellbeing and community cohesion as part of the Borough Councils efforts to support communities as they recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Through the new Councillor Grant Scheme, Ward Councillors and Parish Councils will be able to use the funding to provide a much needed cash boost to their local areas. Eligible groups will be able to apply for funding from their local Parish Council or Ward Councillor to fund initiatives in their community that meet the grant criteria.

The Councillor Grant Scheme is now open for applications until the end of January 2022. Application guidance, eligibility criteria and application forms can be found online at www.mybostonuk.com/councillor-grant-scheme

Read the full article here.

Young people in Lincolnshire Invited to Help Shape Future of Boston

Are you a young person aged between 16 and 25, based in Lincolnshire, with a passion for driving change? If so, thanks to a new Young Ambassadors Scheme launched by Boston Borough Council in partnership with Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) and Heritage Lincolnshire, you can now get the chance to have your say in shaping Boston's future.

The programme aims to diversify, enhance and unite by building strong relationships within the local community to better serve the needs of those living in Boston.

Successful young candidates will get the opportunity to get involved with supporting their local community through planning and running events, attending creative and cultural workshops, as well as using their voice to contribute to plans to improve Boston. The scheme will be funded by the council until springtime next year.

Read more here.

Guildhall
Boston Guildhall Museum is now open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 10:30am - 3:30pm, last admission 3pm. Free admission, no booking required.
Social distancing still applies.

More information here.

Central Park to Close from Dusk til Dawn

Central Park will be closed from dusk until dawn from Monday 6th September 2021 for a one-year trial period, in order to reduce noise and anti-social behaviour incidents taking place over night.

Read more here.

Free Family Fun days

Join us in Central Park for free family fun in Central Park.

Wednesday 4th August – Hoolahoop Mega-Structure
Wednesday 11th August – Balance Workshop RPM Bike Display
Wednesday 18th August – Messy Hands and Feet Painting
Wednesday 25th August – Traditional Party Games

Boston Craft and Gift Market

The Boston Craft and Gift Market runs on the last Thursday of each month in the Market Place from 10am-3pm.
To apply to trade, please email events@boston.gov.uk

Grab a Jab

The covid vaccination programme in Lincolnshire has all but hit its 85% target, having given well over 900,000 first and second doses to people across the county.

Find your nearest walk-in vaccination centre here.

Boston Market

Boston Market operates every Wednesday and Saturday with additional stalls and auction on Bargate green every Wednesday.

If you're interested in becoming a trader, please email markets@boston.gov.uk

Skate Jam

Following the build of a new Skate Park in Boston last year and unable to hold an open event due to COVID 19 a Skate Jam will be held on the Skate Park which sits within Central Park Boston on 15^th August 2021 starting at 12 noon through to 4pm to celebrate this amazing installation. The park was installed by Maverick Industries who will be hosting the event.

Everyone is invited to attend whether to come along and showcase their skills and try to win a prize or just to watch the event from the side lines. You do not need to book a place.

Demo riders will be in attendance to show what tricks and skills can be done on skateboards, BMX's and scooters.

Local organisations such as Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex, One You, Lincs Fire and Rescue, Lincolnshire Police, Community Alcohol Partnership, Road Hog Youth Bus, Lincolnshire Co-op and Woman's Aid are attending to give out information and advice on Healthy Living, Youth Opportunities, Fitness and Safety.

Although Covid 19 restrictions have been lifted we are advising everyone in attendance to be mindful of social distancing and regularly use the sanitizing stations. Masks will also be available for use during the event which is also advised.

Boston to develop bid for City status for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Boston Borough Council will be working with partners to develop a bid for the town to receive City Status as part of a competition launched to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next year.

Her Majesty the Queen has approved a competition to grant the prestigious and rare civic honour of 'city status' to a select number of towns and cities in the UK for the first time in a decade. Councils have until December 8 to apply and will be judged on civic pride, heritage and innovation.

Read more here.

Dean Fisher Photography

Job Vacancies

Senior Housing Standards Officer
37 Hours per week
£31,600.00 - £37,218
Closing date – 08/08/2021

Administration Officer
37 Hours per week – Based in Ingoldmells
£19,312 - £20,493
Closing date – 11/08/2021

Environmental Health Practitioner
37 Hours per week – ELDC based
£32,234-£36,922
Closing date – 19/08/2021

Food Safety Officer
37 Hours per week – Manby/Horncastle based
£23,541-£36,922
Closing date – 19/08/2021

Boston Borough Vacancies click here.
East Lindsey District Council vacancies click here.

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