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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

35 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 1.00 pm

December 10, 2025
Audit and Risk Management Committee Vice-Chairman

Audit and Risk Management Committee - Monday, 24th November, 2025 4.00 pm

November 24, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 1.00 pm

November 19, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 1.00 pm

November 12, 2025
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Friday, 7th November, 2025 4.00 pm

November 07, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

30 decisions · Page 5 of 6

Grounds Maintenance Contract - Procurement option decision and revised specification (with Confidential Appendices)

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

The current 10-year Grounds Maintenance (GM) contract with Tivoli expires on 31 October 2025. In order that the Council can replace this contract in a timely manner, work has taken place to assess the Council’s option with regards to ether securing a new partner or extending the current contract by one year.   Alongside this work, an assessment of potential cost reduction approaches regarding the current specification have been undertaken in order to reduce the expected increase in cost for a contract that a future procurement exercise will require.

Recommendations Approved

Wisbech High Street Update

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

To provide Cabinet with a monthly update regarding ongoing construction work at 24 High Street, Wisbech and progress regarding the options for 11-12 High Street, Wisbech, and also to highlight additional costs for the construction of 24 High Street.

Recommendations Approved

Purchase of a Property Portfolio in Fenland - update on Due Diligence (with Confidential appendices)

From: Cabinet - Monday, 16th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 16, 2024

To provide an update to members on the proposed acquisition of residential property known as Meadowcourt and located in Elm near Wisbech.   The property, if acquired, will assist Fenland District Council both in terms of supporting objectives from a housing duties and commercial investment perspective.

Recommendations Approved

Port Operations (Confidential)

From: Cabinet - Monday, 16th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 16, 2024

To provide members with an overview of port operations and to request they provide officers with a steer following review of the information.

Recommendations Approved

Revised General Fund Budget and Capital Programme 2024/25, Draft General Fund Budget Estimates 2025/26 and Draft Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2025/26 to 2029/30 and Capital Programme 2025/26 to 2027/28

From: Cabinet - Monday, 16th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 16, 2024

To consider and approve:   ·         The revised General Fund Budget and Capital Programme for 2024/25. ·         The Draft General Fund Budget Estimates for 2025/26 and the Draft Medium-Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 to 2029/30 for consultation. ·         Capital Programme 2025/26 - 2027/28.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 35

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 30