Street art coming to town centre as part of new policy

Pre-approved street art will now be allowed in a Lincolnshire town centre after the council adopted a new policy. Boston Borough Council has adopted the new strategy, which will welcome new artwork in the area The idea was first picked up by South Holland District Council after a petition from local graffiti artists Karl Barfoot and Adam Sadd requesting a street art wall in 2021. Following a successful pilot project at the Castle Sports Complex in 2023, the policy is now intended to be adopted across the South & East Lincolnshire Council Partnership sub-region. Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Lincolnshire in our daily newsletter Cabinet members from Boston Borough Council endorsed the policy during a Wednesday evening meeting, hoping it could “brighten up” the town and attract more tourists. Councillor Emma Cresswell, Portfolio Holder for Communities, said she was “really excited by this policy,” especially its focus on engaging with schools and colleges. Deputy Leader Dale Broughton noted that this could also attract new sculptures, helping to create a “positive talking point” for the town. “This opens up the whole borough to a lot of things,” he said. The new policy will see a planning-style application...