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Middle Level Commissioners
Middle Level Offices
85 Whittlesey Road
March
Cambs PE15 0AH
Tel: +44(0)1354 653232
Fax: +44(0)1354 659619
In the event that you would wish to make a complaint, details on how to do so can be found here:
Complaints Procedure
Maintenance works details are covered in the Board’s minutes. Any questions on them should be addressed to: engineers@middlelevel.gov.uk
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday:
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday:
8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed weekends and bank holidays
Churchfield & Plawfield IDB – Meeting date: 04/03/2019
A rate of 4.65p in the £ was set.
The Clerk reported that Mr Peter Dorling had resigned his membership of the Board after 42 years’ service.
It was resolved to invite Mr Andrew Robb to fill the vacancy on the Board, if willing to do so.
Good Governance Guide for Internal Drainage Boards
ADA has launched a Good Governance Guide for Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs). This has been produced with the assistance of the past Middle Level Commissioners Chief Executive and is a welcome addition to the suite of support documents published by ADA. Further information on the guide can be found by following this link https://www.ada.org.uk/2018/11/ada-publishes-guide-to-good-governance-for-internal-drainage-board-members/
Swavesey IDB – Meeting date: 12/02/2019
The Chairman welcomed Councillors Ms Alex Malyon and Bill Handley who were both attending their first meeting of the Board.
A rate of 70.0p was set for Area 1, 30.0p for Area 2 and 10.0p for Area 3.
Manea & Welney DDC – Meeting date: 06/02/2019
The Commissioners set a rate of 39.5p in the £.
Messrs John Heading and Robert Sears were re-appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively.
The Finance Committee comprising Mrs A J Langley, Councillor C J Crofts, Messrs J E Heading, P Jolley and R M C Sears were appointed.
Bluntisham IDB – Meeting date: 11/01/2019
A rate of 11.94p was raised.
The Chairman welcomed Councillor Jon Neish who was attending his first meeting of the Board.
It as resolved that Mr Hilton Law (Hanson Aggregates) be co-opted to membership of the Board following the resignation of Mr Keith Bird.
Sutton & Mepal IDB – Meeting date: 10/01/2019
Prior to the meeting Members undertook an inspection of the District which included visits to Cranbrook Drain, Sutton Gault and Mepal Pumping Station.
Ramsey Upwood and Great Raveley IDB – Meeting date: 03/01/2019
The Chairman welcomed Ashley Butler and Councillor Stephen Corney to their first meeting of the Board.
Warboys Somersham & Pidley IDB – Meeting date: 22/11/2018
Prior to the meeting Members undertook an inspection of the District which included visits to Points 14, 116, 144 and 190, High Fen and Puddock Pumping Stations and Fenton Lode New Cut.
Messrs James German and Mark England were re-appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively and the Middle Level Commissioners were re-appointed as Clerk. The Finance Committee comprising D Brown, The Lord de Ramsey, D W England, M P England, J German, D R Stokes, H W Whittome were appointed.
Hundred of Wisbech IDB – Meeting date: 7/11/2018
The Chairman welcomed Mr John Bunning who was attending his first meeting of the Board.
Messrs S C P Ayers and M G Day were re-appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively.
Middle Level Commissioners – Meeting date: 01/11/2018
Prior to the meeting, Members stood in silence as a mark of respect for Commissioner, Mr John Childs MBE, who died on the 26th April 2018.
Messrs M E Heading and J L Brown were re-appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively of the Commissioners.