Boston Borough Council

02/09/2026

Did you know that all food waste can go into your food waste caddy? 🍽️
From fruit peelings and leftover meals to tea bags and eggshells, using your food waste caddy is a simple way to make a big difference.
To help explain the process, pupils from Pioneers Academy in Boston joined us to create this short video showing how easy it is to use your food waste caddy correctly.
Watch the video to learn more and discover how your food waste is recycled into something useful. 🌱
Thank you to everyone at Pioneers Academy for their help and enthusiasm throughout the project.

DON'T FORGET SERVICE STARTS IN OCTOBER

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

🚴‍♂️🚧 A reminder that rolling road closures will be in force throughout the route of the Lloyds Tour of Britain between Boston and Skegness on tomorrow.

🚗 Please ensure that if a road is closed and a parking suspension is in place, vehicles are not parked there, otherwise they may be removed.

🗺️ Stage Two route guide:
🔗 https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/tourofbritain/men/stagetwo

Road and car park closures in Boston:

The road closures affecting the town centre and approximate timings are:
Wide Bargate – 04:00 – 12:30
Park Gate – 04:00 – 12:30
Strait Bargate – 04:00 – 12:30
Market Place – 04:00 – 18:00
Church Close – 04:00 – 18:00
Church Street – 04:00 – 18:00
Fish Hill – 04:00 – 18:00
High Street – 04:00 – 11:30
Town Bridge – 04:00 – 11:30
South Street – 04:00 – 11:30
South Square – 04:00 11:30
John Adams Way Northbound from Liquorpond Roundabout to Bargate Roundabout – 10:00 – 10:40
Horncastle Road – 10:00 – 10:45

The taxi ranks in both the Market Place and Wide Bargate will be closed during these periods.

The following car parks are closed from 4am–4pm:

• Cattle Market
• Bargate Green
• Buoy Yard

The following car park is closed from 4am–1pm:

• Custom House Quay

🙏 Thank you for your patience as we welcome one of the world's biggest cycling events to Lincolnshire.

02/09/2026

🚴‍♂️🎨 We've mapped all nine spectacular land art installations celebrating Stage Two of the British Cycling’s Lloyds Tour of Britain Men from Boston to Skegness, so you can look out for them on race day and catch up on the full collection afterwards.

🗺️ Featured artworks from Sandinyoureye include:

• Boston Bikes at Ireland's Farm Machinery, Boston, showcasing a schoolgirl's winning cycling design.

• Sir Joseph Banks on a bike at Revesby Estate, Mareham le Fen.

• Lancaster and Spitfires celebrating Lincolnshire's aviation heritage at Barnes Wallis Academy, Tattershall.

• Viking on a bike at Stourton Estates, between Baumber and Wragby.

• Seal, tractor and hare highlighting Lincolnshire's wildlife and farming heritage at Lift Utterby, Utterby Primary School, near Louth.

• Union Flag and bike featuring the Lincolnshire Wolds at The Old Barn Retreat, Alford.

• Tennyson's famous quote at the Jubilee Clock Tower, Skegness.

• The Jolly Fisherman at Arnold Palmer Putting Green, Skegness.

• Community sand drawing on Skegness beach which will take place after the race tomorrow.

Take a look at the map and plan your own land art trail across East Lindsey and Boston. 🚲✨

And watch out for the art on ITV4 and British Cycling’s YouTube channel.

02/09/2026

⭐Experience the magic of The Hexagon with Scott Walker as he creates amazing pop-styled cartoon doodles live before your eyes. 👨🏻‍🎨

Inspired by the action, visitors of all ages are invited to join in, get creative, and be part of the fun.

Come along to the opening event at Rosegarth Square, have a go, and discover just how irresistible creativity can be!

📅 Saturday 19th September 2026

Find out more about the Rosegarth Square regeneration project here - https://rosegarthboston.co.uk/

02/09/2026

Boston Borough Council has granted £250,000 to support Blackfriars Theatre, Boston in safeguarding the Grade II listed building which sits at the start line for Stage Two of the Lloyds Tour of Britain cycling race.

The funding, which has been granted through the council’s Pride in Place schemes, has been used to secure the future of 20 South Street in Boston, known by many as the Cheers building, which has a rich local history.

The building has been vacant for several years, but Blackfriars Arts Centre, which owns Blackfriars Theatre, will be purchasing it thanks to a grant from Boston Borough Council.

Passers-by will have already noticed extensive improvements to the external appearance of the building, funded by the grant, transforming it into an impressive and welcoming feature of the Tour of Britain start line ahead of tomorrow’s event.

However, thanks to a total grant of £250,000 from the council’s Pride in Place funding, the building’s revitalisation journey is only just beginning, with internal works due to commence soon.

Once completed, the building, which sits in the heart of Boston’s cultural quarter, will also become a community hub supporting a wide range of groups, along with a pop-up museum ✨

Check the comments to read more…

02/09/2026

Explore charity shops, community groups and online marketplaces for pre-loved school supplies.

01/09/2026

The countdown is on to the start of one of the biggest sporting events hosted in the heart of Boston as Stage Two of the Lloyds Tour of Britain gets under way from the Market Place this Thursday.

Join us from 9am to 4pm for a fantastic festival of cycling, family fun and live entertainment as some of the world's best riders and teams gather before setting off on an epic 180.2km journey through East Lindsey. 🚴‍♂️🏁

📺 Watch the race live on the big screen in the Market Place, enjoy food and refreshments from local vendors and soak up the atmosphere as international sport comes to our town.

And don't forget we have a Red Arrows flypast to kick it all off.

The race is also televised live on ITV4 and British Cycling's YouTube channel.

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Go to https://www.boston.gov.uk/article/30846/Boston-putting-on-a-show-for-the-start-of-Lloyds-Tour-of-Britain-Mens-Stage-Two

Detailed race information: www.britishcycling.org.uk/tourofbritain/men

Route timings: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/tour-britain/route-timings

Road closures/car parking closures: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/tour-britain/road-closures-race/2

01/09/2026

Thank you Christopher Lewis Photography for capturing these great photos of Rosegarth Square.

Rosegarth Square opens to the public on Saturday September 19th.

You can find out about the construction progress so far here - https://rosegarthboston.co.uk/

01/09/2026

Boston Borough Council is inviting residents to share their views on its proposed Council Tax Support Scheme for 2027/28.

The scheme helps low-income households with their Council Tax bills, supporting over 4,400 local homes each year.

The Council is proposing to keep the current scheme, which offers up to:
• 90% support for lone parents
• 80% for couples with children
• 75% for households without children

Support for pensioners remains set by the Government and is unchanged.
Your feedback will help shape the final decision, so please take part in the consultation before 30 September 2026.

👉 Complete it online at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/R4cwqc3K0X or request a paper copy by calling 01205 314200.