Mayor of Boston gives an update, as his final weeks of his civic year approaches

The Worshipful the Mayor of Boston shares his latest update for the people of the Borough.

Cllr Pierpoint, who gave a commitment to the Borough to be a “Mayor of the People” when his civic year started last May, has so far attended 165 public engagements, visits or events (up to March 21 2026).

With a few more weeks to go until the end of his year, there is still time to secure a visit from the Mayor.

Cllr Pierpoint said: “It has been a very busy year so far and I have enjoyed every second. I’ve learnt so much more about the community of the Borough in the last 10 months than in the many years I’ve lived here. For that, I will always be grateful. It is a great privilege to be Mayor of this Borough.

“My civic year comes to an end on May 18, 2026. If you have not had a visit from me yet and would like me to come to your business, organisation, event or community group, please get in touch as soon as possible. Please contact alison.hull@boston.gov.uk for further details.”

Cllr Barrie Pierpoint and his volunteer fundraising committee are raising funds for the following five local causes:

Boston Foodbank – Providing essential food support and free lunches for children during school holidays.
Boston Men’s Shed – A welcoming space for men to connect, share skills, and support one another.
Centrepoint Outreach – Supporting vulnerable and homeless individuals across Boston.
Headway Lincolnshire – Offering specialist counselling and support for those affected by brain injuries.
Support Group for Adults with Autism – Creating community and resources for autistic adults.

There is still time to support the fundraising efforts for the good causes.

Upcoming events include:

Tuesday 12 May ,11.30am for 4 hours – Boston Belle boat trip on the Wash for a Beacons and Buoys inspection. The day includes a buffet, boat trip, and commemorative proclamation scroll. Raffle with prizes. Tickets £30 each.
Saturday 16 May, 6pm – The Mayor’s Finale Farewell Fun Fundraising Charity Night at Boston Rugby Club, Great Fen Road, Boston PE21 7PB. Tickets £27.50 each or a table of 8 for £200. Free drink and gift per person on arrival, raffle, competitions and games all with super prizes and surprises galore. It is a lot of fun and entertainment.

For tickets, please contact the Mayor of Boston, Cllr Barrie Pierpoint on 07720 406806 or barrie.pierpoint@boston.gov.uk. You can also order online by visiting www.fundraising4communities.co.uk/our-events/

Below are some of the latest events, visits and engagements carried out by the Mayor:

Guest and presenting an award at the 2025 Lincolnshire Care Awards. The awards celebrate the best care in Lincolnshire and put the spotlight on those working on the front line of social care in the county.
Boston Nursery School. The launch of a new scheme which has provided six balance bikes to the nursery for children to use and take home at weekends.
Boston College Mayflower opening celebration and student panel. Cllr Pierpoint was invited to a celebration event as the keynote speaker for the opening of the Mayflower building at Boston College. He also took part in a student panel where students asked questions about local issues and gave their views.
Collection at Asda in aid of the Mayor’s chosen causes. Thank you to Asda customers who gave so generously. The collection raised £1112.41.
Mayor’s Charity Race Night. A very successful event in aid of the Mayor’s chosen causes, raising £1030.95. A fun night was had with racing on the screen, a fish and chip supper and a bingo session.
Quiz night, raffle and tombola at JD Wetherspoon, Bridge Under the Water. A well-attended event, raising £720 thanks to the generosity of the venue and its customers.
Easter Bunny coffee morning and raffle at the pavilion in Fishtoft, raising £500 for the Mayor’s good causes. Organised by Fishtoft Councillors Helen Staples, Sarah Sharpe and David Scoot. The Mayor also judged a children’s colouring competition.
Traditional Karate Academies – Boston held a successful two-day Karate seminar in Boston, organised by the Traditional Karate-Do Federation of Great Britain and hosted by the Academy. The Mayor recognised Sensei Justo Gomez as one of the greatest karate experts in the world and a seven-time World Champion, emphasising the significance of his contribution to training. The Mayor also praised Sensei Zbigniew Godzisz, the President of the Traditional Karate-Do Federation of Great Britain and Chairman and Head Coach of the Traditional Karate Academy Boston, for his dedication and leadership in promoting karate. The Mayor also met San Jose, who travelled to Boston from Argentina came to give the Academy some coaching.
Boston U3A presented the Mayor with £100 for his chosen causes. The Mayor invited U3A members for a visit to the Council Chamber.
Mentoring Boston College students – Cllr Pierpoint has started mentoring three accounting students from Boston College in business, leadership and management. The mentoring sessions aim to broaden the students’ experiences in commercial business. The sessions have so far included CV writing, presentations, networking, marketing and interview techniques. The Mayor finds this opportunity a rewarding experience by giving something back to the younger generation and community at large. He also coached university graduates too on the same subjects.