Ian Benney - Councillor for Fenland ( Chatteris South)

Councillor Ian Benney

 Conservative  Chatteris South  Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth & Skills

Email: ibenney@fenland.gov.uk

Council: Fenland

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Employment Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet Audit and Risk Management Committee (Vice-Chairman)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

49 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 1.00 pm

May 27, 2026, 1:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 18th May, 2026 4.00 pm

May 18, 2026, 4:00 pm
Audit and Risk Management Committee Vice-Chairman

Audit and Risk Management Committee - Monday, 11th May, 2026 4.00 pm

May 11, 2026, 4:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 1.00 pm

April 29, 2026, 1:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 1 April 2026 - 1.00 pm

April 01, 2026, 1:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

30 decisions · Page 4 of 6

Business Plan 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Monday, 24th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 24, 2025

For Cabinet to consider and recommend to Council the approval of the Final Business Plan 2025-2026.  

Recommendations Approved

Leisure Facility Strategy - Initial Assessment Phase

From: Cabinet - Monday, 24th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 24, 2025

Cabinet has instructed officers, working with the Portfolio Holder for Leisure, to assess Fenland’s leisure centres and develop a planned investment programme to ensure that the facilities are fit for purpose for the future in line with the Council's Inspire programme.   The report highlights costs of potential projects covering all four leisure facilities in Chatteris, Wisbech, March and Whittlesey and offers Cabinet suggested options to move work forwards.  

Recommendations Approved

24 High Street, Wisbech

From: Cabinet - Monday, 24th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 24, 2025

To provide Cabinet with a monthly update regarding:   ·         Ongoing construction work at 24 High Street, Wisbech ·         Work regarding 11-12 High Street, Wisbech will now be covered in other reports from this point forwards.   To highlight additional costs incurred for the construction of 24 High Street, as detailed in the January 2025 Cabinet report and to seek formal approval from Cabinet for this additional funding.

Recommendations Approved

Leisure Centre Conditions Survey Update

From: Cabinet - Monday, 27th January, 2025 4.00 pm - January 27, 2025

To provide Cabinet with an update regarding ongoing condition survey works at the leisure centres, and a brief update regarding the Leisure Facility Strategy – Initial Assessment Phase project.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and Charges 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Monday, 27th January, 2025 4.00 pm - January 27, 2025

...that the Cabinet approved the proposed Fees and Charges for 2025/26, incorporating recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Panel, with the aim of generating an estimated £176,910 in additional income to reduce the Council's budget shortfall.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 49

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 30