August has been a busy and productive month in Boston and across the constituency, with Parliament in recess giving me the golden opportunity to spend more time locally. Thankfully, we’ve also enjoyed some fantastic weather, which has been a real boost to the growing Boston Market. I’m delighted to see Boston Borough Council investing in its weekly market offering with new gazebos and fresh stallholders, helping to make our town centre more vibrant.
It was also fantastic to see Boston firmly on the map this month as one of the official locations for the hugely popular London–Edinburgh–London cycle ride. Over 2,000 cyclists travelled through our town, and it was wonderful to welcome such a major event and showcase our community to visitors from far and wide.
One of my visits this month took me to Boston Cemetery, where I met Elizabeth and Richard from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Their global work to remember and honour fallen heroes is remarkable, and it was humbling to learn more about their ongoing efforts right here in our community.
On the issue of asylum, I’ve written to Serco to make my position, and that of Boston residents, absolutely clear: asylum seekers are not welcome in our town. I will continue to challenge decisions made at national level and fight against policies that do not serve our local communities. Similarly, I have written to National Grid following a recent meeting, pressing the case that pylons are not the right option for Lincolnshire as part of the Great Grid Upgrade. We need solutions that respect our landscapes and communities, not blight them.
It was also a pleasure to attend the official opening of The Old King’s Head in Kirton. This stunning 16th-century property has been beautifully restored and brought back to life by two dedicated local business owners, a real example of heritage being preserved and put to good use.
Further along the coast in Skegness, I was appalled to hear that proposals have resurfaced to remove the famous and historic Jolly Fisherman, following claims from PETA that he is harmful and offensive to fish. What a load of tripe! This character is a beloved symbol of the coast and part of our proud history.
I am, however, deeply saddened by the number of tragic fatalities in the sea along our coastline this summer. I immediately called an urgent meeting with several public bodies and was reassured that additional safety signage was being installed. I will continue to push for much more to be done ahead of the 2026 summer season to help prevent further tragedies.
I also had the opportunity to visit Boston Fire Station, meeting our hardworking firefighters and learning more about the challenges they face. Their commitment to public safety is something we should all value and support. At Willoughby Road Allotments, I was once again amazed at the dedication of the volunteers and their impressive projects that bring real benefit to the local community.
As we now head into September, Parliament has reconvened, and I’ll be taking your concerns straight back to Westminster. At the end of this week, our biggest party conference takes place at the NEC in Birmingham, where I’ll be making sure Boston’s voice is heard loud and clear.
