Boston Town Board

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has shared their thoughts and ideas with us over the last few weeks, in the survey, at events, and online. We have had a fantastic response and whilst the survey is now closed, our engagement continues - we'll keep you posted of events and activities in the coming weeks and months.

And, we'll also keep you posted on what happens next with the development of the vision and plan for Boston, which will be informed by your feedback.

These pictures are taken from the Heritage Lincolnshire walkabout which took place on Friday.

Boston Borough Council

On Friday the ‘breaking of the soil’ was marked on the site of the Mayflower, Boston College UK new inspiring, state of the art learning building. Our chair Neil Kempster said: “We look forward to seeing the Mayflower being brought to fruition over the coming months and helping us to achieve a Brilliant Boston.” The photo shows Boston Town Deal board members Tracy Stringfellow, CEO of Heritage Lincolnshire Claire Foster, CEO and Principal of Boston College, and Neil Kempster Chair of Boston Town Board.
Boston Borough Council

Have you had your say in our survey? Today is the last chance to share your feedback in our online survey which will be closing at midnight. It would be great to hear your thoughts and ideas: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bostonsbrilliant

And, we will continue to let you know about events and activities that you can get involved in in the coming months as our engagement will continue after the survey closes.

Thank you so much for all your feedback to date.

A big thank you to everyone who joined Heritage Lincolnshire for the town centre feedback walkabout this afternoon. We look forward to holding more events like this and we'll keep you posted on these on this page...

In the meantime, you can share your thoughts and ideas before Monday 10th June in our online survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bostonsbrilliant

Don't forget, the Heritage Lincolnshire team will be hosting a feedback walkabout tomorrow. No need to book, just turn up and meet the team outside Boston Stump at 3pm.

How could the £20M Long Term Plan for Towns funding be spent in Boston Town Centre? 💡

Join us for a feedback walk around the historic town centre and share your thoughts and ideas on how the £20M could be invested in Boston’s town centre. We are seeking your thoughts particularly on heritage in Boston.

📍 Fri 7th June | 3pm | Meet at the Stump
💡 The walk will take a circular route and last approx. 90 mins
➡️ No booking required

Boston Borough Council Boston Town Deal

We had a fantastic day yesterday, with three great opportunities to hear feedback about how £20M should be invested in Boston! Thank you so much to Boston Grammar School students who shared their thoughts and ideas with us. It was also great to meet with ESOL students at Boston Lithuanian Community UK who kindly filled in our survey. And we’re so grateful to Boston High School School Council who met with us and talked about what they would like for their town.

You can also share your views in our online survey here by Monday 10th June: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bostonsbrilliant

Boston Borough Council

Find out more about the consultation in different languages

Please do join the Heritage Lincolnshire team for this town centre walkabout and share your thoughts on what you'd like to see in Boston.

How could the £20M Long Term Plan for Towns funding be spent in Boston Town Centre? 💡

Join us for a feedback walk around the historic town centre and share your thoughts and ideas on how the £20M could be invested in Boston’s town centre. We are seeking your thoughts particularly on heritage in Boston.

📍 Fri 7th June | 3pm | Meet at the Stump
💡 The walk will take a circular route and last approx. 90 mins
➡️ No booking required

Boston Borough Council Boston Town Deal

A huge thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts so far in our consultation - nearly 200 people have had their say in our online survey alone.

If you've received a paper copy of our survey, you can also complete and return that to us Freepost.

Here are just a few of the comments that have been shared with us so far - but what do you think? Please do share your thoughts with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bostonsbrilliant

Alternative language versions of the Boston town survey are now available on our website.

Latvian: Lūdzu, atrodiet aptauju latviešu valodā. https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostontowndeal.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FLV_Boston-survey-FINAL.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK lūdzu, atgrieziet aizpildīto aptauju uz [email protected] / Boston Borough Council

Lithuanian: Čia rasite apklausą lietuvių kalba
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostontowndeal.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FLT_Boston-survey-FINAL.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK užpildytą apklausą prašome atsiųsti adresu [email protected] / Boston Borough Council

Polish: Ankieta jest dostępna w języku polskim.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostontowndeal.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FPL_Boston-survey-FINAL.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Prosimy o odesłanie wypełnionej ankiety na adres [email protected] / Boston Borough Council

Portuguese: Poderá encontrar aqui o questionário em língua portuguesa.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostontowndeal.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FPT_Boston-survey-FINAL.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK por favor, envie o inquérito preenchido para [email protected] / Boston Borough Council

Romanian: Vă rugăm să găsiți mai jos sondajul în limba română.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostontowndeal.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FRO_Boston-survey-FINAL.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK vă rugăm să returnați chestionarul completat la [email protected] / Boston Borough Council

Bulgarian: Моля, вижте анкетата на български език
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostontowndeal.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FBG_Boston-survey-FINAL.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Моля, върнете попълнената анкета на адрес [email protected] / Boston Borough Council

Russian: Пройдите опрос на русском языке
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostontowndeal.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FRU_Boston-survey-FINAL.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK отправьте заполненную анкету по адресу [email protected] / Boston Borough Council

Hungarian: A felmérés itt olvasható magyarul
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostontowndeal.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FHU_Boston-survey-FINAL.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK kérjük, küldje vissza a kitöltött kérdőívet a következő címre [email protected] / Boston Borough Council

Ukrainian: Пройдіть опитування українською мовою
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostontowndeal.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FUK_Boston-survey-FINAL.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK надішліть заповнену анкету на адресу [email protected] / Boston Borough Council

Boston Lithuanian Community UK

Have you had your say yet on the £20M Long Term Plan for Towns funding in Boston?

Thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts so far - more than 100 of you have given your views. And you can too right here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bostonsbrilliant

But if you prefer to have your say in different ways then you can pick up and complete a survey at Boston Borough Council, Boston Stump, the Guildhall, Geoff Moulder Leisure Centre, and Boston College. We'll also be sending Boston residents a survey in the post shortly too.

And, we'll soon be announcing events taking place in Boston where you can get involved and have your say.

Boston Borough Council Boston Stump Boston College UK Boston Big Local

"Listening to the views of local people, finding out what matters to them, and what improvements they would like to see, is vital and will inform decisions on how this money is invested. It is your opportunity to help shape the future of your town," - Neil Kempster, Chair, Boston Town Deal

Can you spare 10 minutes to give us your views to help to inform how £20M is spent in Boston? Have your say here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bostonsbrilliant

Find out more about our consultation and the opportunity to shape Boston's future here: https://www.bostontowndeal.co.uk/long-term-plan-for-towns/


Boston Borough Council

*Tell us your hopes and ideas for Boston’s brilliant future*

£20M in Long Term Plan for Towns Funding has been announced for Boston - and what is really important is that local people have their say in helping to decide how it will be spent.

🗣 And so, we want to hear from you.

📱💻 You can share your thoughts with us in our online survey which will take about 10 minutes to complete: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bostonsbrilliant

✉️And, if you live in Boston, you will be soon receiving a survey from us in the post which you can return to us Freepost

🗣We'll also soon be letting you know about community events that will be taking place where you can have your say.

📱💻You can find out more about the Long Term Plan for Towns and the opportunity it offers for Boston here: www.bostontowndeal.co.uk/long-term-plan-for-towns/

The closing date for your feedback is 10th June.

Have your say today and help us to bring improvements for Boston’s brilliant future.


Boston Borough Council Boston College UK Boston Stump Boston Big Local Heritage Lincolnshire Matt Warman MP Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce Voyage Education Partnership Transported Art

“We did not really know what to expect when we signed up for the Centre for Food and Fresh Produce Logistics programme. We knew there was funding available, which, of course, has been helpful. However, it is the wrap-around support we have received that has been the most valuable to us” - Lee Revell-Wiseman, co-owner of The Greenhouse

Find out how The Greenhouse has benefitted through the Centre for Food and Fresh Produce Logistics - supported by the Towns Fund - in this case study: https://www.bostontowndeal.co.uk/2024/04/18/case-study-the-greenhouse/


Boston Borough Council University of Lincoln Boston College UK

On the 18th May from 10am, the Boston Hanse Group will be celebrating International Hanseatic Day with festivities in front of the Boston Stump including medieval market, mosaic makers, a procession, banners and lots more 📜

Check the poster for details and follow the group’s page

Supported by BTAC, Boston Borough Council and Boston Town Deal

You can find out more about the Hanse Group at https://www.hansebostonuk.co.uk

“Working with this programme has been very smooth, easy, and not overly time consuming. The consultants have supported our Capital Grant application throughout and once submitted the decision-making process was very quick and efficient."

Porcher Abrasive Coatings Ltd is just one of the businesses that has received support through the Centre for Food and Fresh Produce Logistics, one of the Boston Town Deal projects. Find out more about how this business, and others who have been helped to grow and thrive in the latest project case studies: https://www.bostontowndeal.co.uk/2024/04/18/case-study-porcher-abrasive-coatings/

Boston College UK University of Lincoln Boston Borough Council

Grants totalling more than £165,000 have been awarded to Boston businesses towards capital equipment purchases to assist with business growth.

The grants have been awarded by The Centre for Food and Fresh Produce Logistics, a Boston Town Deal project funded by the Towns Fund.

The Centre for Food and Fresh Produce Logistics is an innovative programme that brings businesses together with University of Lincoln experts who provide support and guidance that is bespoke to the needs of the business.

University of Lincoln Boston College UK Boston Borough Council

https://www.bostontowndeal.co.uk/2024/03/27/boston-businesses-take-up-over-165000-of-grants/

Last week, we shared with you the fantastic news that The Mayflower, Boston College UK brand-new flagship building, is moving forward: https://www.bostontowndeal.co.uk/2024/03/13/boston-college-takes-first-steps-towards-transformative-flagship-building-the-mayflower/

Now, find out more about one way in which the new building will make a difference for the college in this blog by Adrian Walker-Slade, Senior Learning Lead: Food and Visitor Economy. Adrian explains how the new building "will allow learners to experience an enhanced, realistic environment in which they can develop skills and improve their abilities while also meeting the needs of the community." Read more here: https://www.bostontowndeal.co.uk/2024/03/18/blog-eden-restaurant-at-the-mayflower/

"The beginning of demolition brings us a step closer to realising our ambitions for the Mayflower, our flagship Town Deal project in Boston," Neil Kempster, Chair of Boston Town Deal

The demolition of the former Ingelow Centre at Boston College UK is now underway, marking the exciting first steps towards the construction of The Mayflower. Find out more here: https://www.bostontowndeal.co.uk/2024/03/13/boston-college-takes-first-steps-towards-transformative-flagship-building-the-mayflower/

Last year, we spoke to Claire Foster, Principal and CEO of Boston College about the Mayflower, you can find out more from Claire in our film here: https://youtu.be/f618MMkvtC8?si=k5yWai1QX9DJk5KW

Exciting news! The Mayflower, the flagship Town Deal project in Boston, is moving forward.

Find out more from Boston College UK in this update.

Boston Borough Council

Boston College Takes First Steps Towards Transformative Flagship Building, The Mayflower The demolition of the College’s former Ingelow Centre marks the exciting first steps towards the construction of the brand-new flagship building, The Mayflower.

"It is great to see the improvements to buildings through the Healing the High Street scheme moving forward, helping to restore some of the town centre’s historic properties," our Chair, Neil Kempster.

Buildings in Boston town centre are benefitting from improvements that will restore them to their former glory as the Healing the High Street scheme gathers pace. Over £300k has recently been approved for investment in buildings in the town centre that will transform their appearance and secure their future. Find out more here: https://www.bostontowndeal.co.uk/2024/03/12/investment-in-boston-town-centres-historic-buildings-gathers-pace/

Boston Borough Council Heritage Lincolnshire

Residents and visitors to Boston are being offered the fantastic chance to view a historic book collection that dates back as far as 1170 as Boston Stump library opens its doors to the public for the first time.

This incredible and historically important book collection can now be retained at St Botolph’s for people to enjoy after the library works were carried out, thanks to funding from the Towns Fund.

Our chair Neil Kempster said: "The Town Deal funding has been utilised to enhance one of the most iconic heritage assets within the town and to specifically contribute to its tourism offer through public access to its nationally significant library. I would encourage people to take the opportunity to visit the Stump’s library if you can, and experience its heritage first-hand."

Find out more here: https://www.bostontowndeal.co.uk/2024/03/08/boston-stumps-historic-library-opens-its-doors-to-the-public/

Boston Borough Council

Time is running out to have your say in Boston Levelling Up consultation 👇

This is the final chance for you to have your say on the public realm part of the development during our current public consultation period.

Survey Link - https://loom.ly/2wLULNk

If you have any questions please include your email address and we will get back to you.

Survey ends: Sunday 10th March 2024

Following onsite public and business engagement in the area over the past few weeks we are now extending to all our community.

Please take five minutes to complete our Levelling Up public realm survey for Boston’s Rosegarth Square.

Survey Link - https://loom.ly/2wLULNk

If you have any questions please include your email address and we will get back to you.

Survey ends: Sunday 10th March 2024

Boston Levelling Up Consultation is now live online! Following on-site public and business consultation.

This is a chance for you to Have Your Say on what you’d like to see in the Development which is happening with the help of Levelling Up Funding from the Government.

Survey Link - https://loom.ly/2wLULNk

If you have any questions please include your email address and we will get back to you.

Survey Ends: Sunday 10th March 2024