Warboys Somersham & Pidley IDB – Meeting date: 02/12/2021

The Chairman referred to the recent death of Mr Lenton Allpress who had been a long-standing member of the Board, serving as both Chairman an Vice Chairman.

The Chairman welcomed Mr Jacob Armstrong who was attending his first meeting of the Board.

Following the resignation of the Chairman, Mr Charles Leadbetter was appointed Chairman and Mr Daniel Brown was appointed Vice Chairman. The Middle Level Commissioners were re-appointed as Clerk.

The Finance Committee comprising the Lord De Ramsey, D D Brown, D W England, M P England, D R A Fabb, J German, C Leadbetter, T E A Noble and H W Whittome were appointed.

The Clerk reported, following the resignation of Mr Arthur Edgley that there were now 2 vacancies on the Board.

It was resolved to invite Messrs Stephen Edgley and Sam Johnson to fill the two vacancies on the Board, if willing to do so.

Hundred of Wisbech – Meeting date: 18/11/2021

The Clerk reported the resignation of Mr Fred Hartley and that there were now four vacancies on the Board.

It was resolved that no action be taken to fill the vacancies at the present time and for the matter to be discussed at the next meeting of the Board.

 

 

Middle Level Commissioners – Meeting date: 04/11/2021

Prior to the meeting, Members stood in silence as a mark of respect for Commissioner, Mr John Bliss, who died on the 10th July 2021.

Messrs Jonathan Brown and Hugh Whittome were re-appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively of the Commissioners.

The Chief Executive reported that Mr Andrew Lensen of AgReserves had confirmed that he is willing to fill the vacancy in the membership of the Board.

Mr Christopher Hartley advised of his resignation from the Board with immediate effect.

Ramsey 1st (Hollow) IDB – Meeting date: 24/06/2021

A rate of 26p in the £ was set.

Messrs David Caton and Andrew Roberts were re-appointed Chairman, and Vice Chairman respectively.

Mr Cedric Armstrong was re-appointed District Officer.   The Middle Level Commissioners were re-appointed as Clerk.

It was resolved to invite Messrs Edward Stokes and Michael Smalley to fill the vacancies in the membership of the Board, if willing to do so.

 

 

Waldersey IDB – Meeting date: 23/06/2021

A rate of  20p in the £ was set.

Messrs Peter Lankfer and Michael Mottram were re-appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively.

The Vice Chairman welcomed Mr Henry Lankfer and Councillor Billy Rackley (local authority appointee) who were both attending their first meeting of the Board.

 

 

Ramsey 4th (Middlemoor) IDB – Meeting date: 7/06/2021

A rate of 13.0p in the £ was set.

Messrs Andrew Roberts and Matthew Smith were re-appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively.

Mr Jason Edwards was re-appointed District Officer.   The Middle Level Commissioners were re-appointed as Clerk.

It was resolved to invite Messrs Charles Saunders and Tim Tibble to fill the vacancies in the membership of the Board, if willing to do so.

 

Sawtry IDB – Meeting date: 16/06/2021

The following rates were set:-

Area 1 – 2.72p in the £
Area 2 – Nil
Area 3 – 45.9p in the £
Area 4 – 65.0p in the £

Mr Stephen Custance was re-appointed as Chairman.

Mr Stephen Parsley was co-opted to membership of the Board in Electoral District No. 1.

March 6th DDC – Meeting date: 15/06/2021

The Commissioners set a rate of 15.00p in the £.

Mr Daniel West and Miss Emma Alterton were re-appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively.

The Chairman welcomed Councillor Mrs Jan French (local authority appointee) who was attending her first meeting of the Commissioners.

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Conington & Holme IDB – Meeting date: 08/06/2021

The following rates were set:-

Area 1 – 10.0p in the £,   Area 2 – 30.0p in the £.

Mr P J Davies offered his resignation as a member of the Board and as District Officer.    There was accordingly a vacancy on the Board and several suitable candidates would be approached to see if one of them may be interested in becoming a member and taking on the role of District Officer.