£800,000 of the funding had been spent on consultants before the decision was made. Councillor Bridget Smith, District Councillor for Gamlingay, LibDem Lead for South Cambs District Council, Parliamentary Candidate for NW Cambridgeshire Following three earlier instances where the Council fought off unsuitable development, East Cambridgeshire District Council ended 2020 by having a fourth planning battle in Witchford being ruled in its favour. Bridget is responsible for the strategic leadership of the Council. The shortlist for the selection process was announced on 14 January and consisted of three candidates: “We must not be complacent,” she said. The plan included commissioning business cases for the dualling of the A47 in Cambridgeshire, and dualling the A10 between Cambridge and Ely. Councillor Herbert is the Council’s representatives on the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Board. Conservative Group. The BAC Mountain West Adminstrative District Council is comprised of four unions serving the states of Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Every contribution will help us continue to produce local journalism that makes a measurable difference to our community. The tool that the TLC recommended is more of a thought map. Councillor Anna Bailey has made a video statement encouraging residents to continue following Government guidelines to “make the biggest impact”. Leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council Anna Bailey has urged residents to “think very carefully” about their actions in lockdown. He is heavily in favour of community land trusts, a relatively new idea, to help build more affordable homes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.[33]. He was also a county councillor for the Soham and Fordham Villages electoral division of Cambridgeshire County Council between 2009 … Labour. “The number of infections may seem like they are decreasing, but we are so far away from the minimal figures the district once had during the spring and summer of 2020. He was also a county councillor for the Soham and Fordham Villages electoral division of Cambridgeshire County Council between 2009 and 2017. Biodiversity and ecology studies undertaken by East Cambridgeshire District Council have found that the site of the Mepal Outdoor Centre, closed since 2016, is home to several protected species and habitats. Investment in any part of the county is and will be mutually beneficial.”[9]. The site was previously designated as a County Wildlife site, a conservation designation, because of rare pondweed in the lake. Councillor Dan Summerbell. Mob: 07841 524007. The leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council is urging residents to “think very carefully about their actions” during the Covid-19 lockdown. Membership of the council's formal committees, Chairmen/women and Vice Chairmen/women of committees, and details of Lead Members. Woodditton Ward. [29][30][31], Palmer argues that better transport links will also help ease the housing crisis because people will be able to live and work in a greater variety of locations. He then worked for and ran the family dairy business, H Palmer and Sons, based in Soham.[3]. [1] As a former councillor, he was previously leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council between May 2013 and May 2017. Palmer said that the right infrastructure would also help bring forward the housing growth Cambridgeshire urgently needed. I look forward to working with my colleagues and driving the Planning team to deliver sustainable development across the District. He championed community land trusts as an innovative way to deliver affordable rental homes for working people whose circumstances meant they did not qualify for social housing, but were struggling to afford high private rents. "[19], Among Palmer's key priorities as Mayor has been to progress with work on delivering a metro system in Cambridgeshire, with underground tunnelling in Cambridge city centre. Home; Residents. Labour. - I have been a District Councillor at East Cambridgeshire District Council representing the Downham Villages Ward since 2007 and am currently the Deputy Leader. [24][25] His rail priorities include establishing a rail link for Wisbech, building a station at Soham and delivering an interim station at Cambridge South by 2021, years ahead of the proposed 2025-27 timescales for the full station, as proposed via East-West Rail. Planning Application Search | Meetings Search. PART 1 INTRODUCTION. I am determined that, should I go forward and win the election, my vision of a strong county competing internationally with world renowned centres will be realised…Cambridgeshire and Peterborough must unite as one to provide the perfect location for international business and worldwide investment. Our competition is not Peterborough against Cambridge, but Peterborough and Cambridgeshire against California, Shanghai and Germany. He was leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council from May 2013 until his election as Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, when the post became automatically vacant. Liberal Democrat. Teachers and Leaders Council— Page 3 Member Collins said because the PGP is a district requirement, it is not the role of the TLC to streamline the two plans. In the immediate run-up to the election, in an interview with the Cambridge News, he said he would invest in transport infrastructure to help business growth spread across the whole of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and make job opportunities accessible to more people. Council leaders back Anglian Water’s vision for new waste water treatment plant to unlock North East Cambridge development. He was re-elected in 2013. That included the roles local council leaders would play in his cabinet and their portfolio responsibilities, as well as announcing two deputy mayors. “Cambridgeshire is my home. [2], Palmer was born and raised in Soham, Cambridgeshire, into a farming family. Interview Tips; Working for East Cambridgeshire Enter your search keywords. Labour. [21] The uplift in value of land caused by new transport links is capped, with a proportion of that value going to finance the infrastructure scheme itself. Mr Palmer is currently the leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council and will stand as a Conservative candidate in the election due to be held next April. Benefits and allowances. [20] Due to the significant estimated cost, the Mayor is looking at financing through land value cap and tax increment financing (TIF) and significant investment from the private sector. James Palmer, leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, was selected to be the Conservative Party candidate at a general meeting of party members on 21 January 2017. Some of Palmer's key priorities since being elected as mayor are the construction of a metro system for Cambridgeshire, including underground tunnelling in Cambridge, upgrading the A47 in Cambridgeshire to dual carriageway, delivering Peterborough's first university with degree-awarding powers and building more affordable homes, including through community land trusts. Our industry faces testing times, which is why we're asking for your support. [17][18] The Business Board, he said, “will involve the public and private sectors working together closely will provide a powerful business voice for Greater Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. In 2018 Palmer admitted[34] he underestimated the cost of running the new combined authority and said his original predictions it would cost £850,000 a year were never going to be realistic. Cllr Ray Manning, leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council, said he preferred to focus on improving insulation and installing energy-efficient boilers. Councillor Baiju Thittala. [7], Then leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council and a Cambridgeshire County Councillor, Palmer announced in December 2016 he would be campaigning to be the Conservative candidate for Mayor and was selected on 21 January 2017 following a hustings event. “As we continue to face the impact of the new strain of COVID-19, it is more important than ever that we continue with our efforts and step up and do absolutely everything in our power to stop the spread of COVID-19. He was re-elected in 2011 and 2015. Deputy Leader (Non-Statutory) Councillor Anna Smith. When NSEA makes nominations or recommendations, they work to balance representation and diversity of every kind. There were significant gains for the Liberal Democrats at East Cambridgeshire District Council, where they won 11 seats from the Conservatives and ousted the council's only independent member. ... Council Deputy Leader. nominating organization for the State Board of Education, Teachers and Leaders Council, and the English Mastery Council. East Dereham: Breckland District Council Emergency Centre 1/3/03; East Kilbride - Western Zone Regional War Room; ... East Cambridgeshire District Council Emergency Centre 1/3/03; ... Parsons - an industry leader in tunnel engineering and design It faces significant challenges in providing affordable homes due to high land values and the rural nature of the District. East Cambs District Council, working with Cambridgeshire County Council as the lead authority of the Local Resilience Forum, is stepping up its response to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to safeguard the wellbeing of residents, staff, and members. Nik Johnson. The first council meeting of the year (held in May) is devoted largely to appointing the council Chairman (currently Cllr Keith Budden) and Vice Chairman (Cllr Adam Carew) and agreeing membership of committees and council representatives on outside bodies. Since his election, Palmer has also campaigned to reform the region's education system and for further devolution from Westminster. Councillor Anna Bailey has made a video statement encouraging residents to continue following Government guidelines to “make the biggest impact”. Palmer was elected Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough on 4 May 2017 with 88,826 votes (76,064 first preferences and 12,762 transfers under the supplementary vote system in the second round), and 56.9% of the final vote. EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL. He also vacated his county councillor role at the same time. Trumpington. East Cambridgeshire is a rural District Council with high housing demand and huge pressure on house prices, arising from the proximity to the City of Cambridge. - I have been a County Councillor at Cambridgeshire County Council representing Ely South since 2013 and am currently Chairman of the Adults Committee. Councillor Alan Sharp. EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL JOB PROFILE JOB TITLE: HOUSING ADVICE (COURT) OFFICER POST NO: HSG017 FIXED TERM 12 MONTHS GRADE: SCALE 5 REPORTS TO: HOUSING OPTIONS TEAM LEADER DATE: JAN 2021 DEPARTMENT: HOUSING & COMMUNITY ADVICE Purpose To provide a comprehensive and effective housing advice and assistance service, focusing Bridget Smith leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambourne. (44604640) The decision was taken at a meeting of the full council on Tuesday (February 23), where the Liberal Democrat-controlled council agreed its annual budget for 2021/22. A children's doctor who has worked at Hinchingbrooke Hospital for 14 years and has been a district councillor for St Neots East on Huntingdonshire District Council since May 2018. The leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council is urging residents to “think very carefully about their actions” during the Covid-19 lockdown. [36], As Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoral election, 2017, "James Palmer is Cambridgeshire's first mayor", "Mayor Palmer hits the ground running with 'first 100 days' strategy to boost Cambridgeshire and Peterborough", "Soham Milkman Raise Money For Macmillan", "Councillor James Palmer, Leader of East Cambs District Council, announces bid to become mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough", "Work starts in earnest on new congestion busting Ely bypass", "Will Cambridgeshire Mayor candidate James Palmer win your vote? [14] Palmer is currently exploring the potential for ‘Devolution 2’ to bring the health and adult social care budget for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough under the control of the combined authority, with a view to saving money and improving service delivery. As leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, he helped secure the funding for the Ely southern bypass to alleviate congestion in the city. “Times have, and continue to be, incredibly tough and I am grateful to everyone that has stayed at home and followed the rules, but please keep going. The water company has announced that it has selected Site 3 - land north of the A14 … Cllr Charles Roberts talks about how the new housing development in East Cambridge provides housing for local people who are being displaced by high … Search form. Cllr Charles Roberts, leader of East Cambs District Council, speaks to Editor John Elworthy. Picture: Keith Heppell. [16] Palmer would later support its merging to with the Combined Authority, where it was proposed to operate under an independent Business Board. “Responding to NHS Test and Trace, self-isolating when required and staying at home unless it is absolutely necessary to leave, are key in our fight against the virus and we need the whole district to abide by the guidance to make the biggest impact.”. Cambridge City Council Jobs; Cambridgeshire County Council Jobs; Fenland District Council Jobs; Huntingdon District Council Jobs; Peterborough City Council Jobs; South Cambridgeshire District Council Jobs; Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Jobs; Census 2021; Application Advice. The Executive consists of nine Cabinet members, including the Leader and Deputy Leader. James Palmer is a politician and the first Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, elected as the Conservative candidate on 4 May, 2017. A football fan, he has been a lifelong supporter of Tottenham Hotspur and is a season ticket holder. This newspaper has been a central part of community life for many years. East Cambridgeshire, district, administrative and historic county of Cambridgeshire, east-central England. The advancement of the next phase of the University of Peterborough, including funding, was also announced.[13]. It has now emerged the total operational costs of the combined authority are set to come to £7.6 million in 2018 with £5.6 million on staff salaries alone. Each Cabinet member has lead responsibility for several Council services. He attended Soham schools St Andrews Church of England School and Soham Village College and went on to study at the Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture. Conservative Group Deputy Group Leader. I have recently re-joined East Cambridgeshire District Council as a Planning Team Leader. Activity [4] He was elected as a Cambridgeshire County Councillor for the first time in 2009, in the Soham and Fordham Villages electoral division. [5] Under his leadership the council also developed plans for £13.5 million leisure centre and a cinema complex for Ely. Trumpington. His cousin is the Burnley FC and England international goalkeeper Nick Pope. [26][27], In 2020 Palmer announced that the Combined Authority had abandoned plans to build a new cycle and footbridge in St Neots,[28] where the Combined Authority was contributing £3.1 million towards the original £4.6 million cost of the scheme. To view this form, please click on the following link: Supplementary Register of Interests form Leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council Anna Bailey has urged residents to “think very carefully” about their actions in lockdown. He thinks that they are complementary to each other. 1 talking about this. Council Leader – Cllr Bridget Smith. Standing for The Conservative Party, Palmer was elected as East Cambridgeshire District Councillor for the Soham North ward for the first time in 2007. [8], When he was selected he said: “The new Combined Authority has the opportunity to enhance the lives of the people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough by investment in infrastructure, housing and skills. [10] He argued that a light rail metro, with underground tunnelling in Cambridge and extending to surrounding towns and business parks would improve people's ability to get around the congested area and open up its opportunities to more people. Contact information is listed below for each of our member locals. East Cambridgeshire District Council. It occupies an area northeast of the city of Cambridge. The plan also included launching feasibility studies for a light rail and underground system for Cambridge and the extension of the M11 north of the city to the A47. East Chesterton. The report says the south and east of the county, plus Huntingdonshire, have the greatest potential for extra turbines. In November 2017, Palmer joined other regional mayors to call for the UK government to allow further devolution to mayoral combined authorities. o Member Nunez felt that the PGP plan is focused on professional growth.
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