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Councillor Joanne Beavis

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Councillor  Joanne Beavis
Elected:
04 May 2023
First Elected
05 May 2011
Party:
Independent
Ward:
Hedingham
Address:
C/O Braintree District Council Offices
Causeway House
Bocking End
Braintree
CM7 9HB
Telephone No:
07771 984365
Job Title:
Councillor
Department:

Election History

ElectedRetiredReason
Thu 5 May 2011 Wed 6 May 2015 Re-elected
Thu 7 May 2015 Fri 1 Feb 2019 Resignation
Mon 13 May 2019 Wed 3 May 2023 Local Elections - May 2023
Thu 4 May 2023  

Party Representation History

PartyFromTo
ConservativeFri 1 Nov 2013 Fri 1 Feb 2019
Independent Thu 2 May 2019

Ward Representation History

WardFromTo
HedinghamThu 5 May 2011 Fri 1 Feb 2019
HedinghamMon 13 May 2019 Wed 3 May 2023
HedinghamThu 4 May 2023

Current Outside Body Appointments

Outside BodyJoining Date
There are no current outside bodies for this member.

Past Outside Body Appointments

Personal Register of Interests

Date of NoticeReceipt by Monitoring OfficerView
There are no register of interest records for this member.

Meeting Declarations

Committee NameMeeting DateNatureView
There are no meeting declarations for this member.
DateTitleNotes
Wed, 31 Jan 2024Corporate Scrutiny Committee (Budget update) 
Tue, 16 Jan 2024Community Safety and PFCC  
Wed, 22 Nov 2023Corporate Scrutiny Committee 
Thu, 9 Nov 2023Finance Seminar 
Wed, 18 Oct 2023Corporate Strategy 
Wed, 16 Aug 2023Levelling Up 
Wed, 19 Jul 2023Licensing training 
Mon, 19 Jun 2023Chairing Skills 
Mon, 22 May 2023Effective Ward Councillor  
Wed, 26 Oct 2022Cost of Living 
Tue, 4 Jun 2019Introduction to The Local Plan and Economic Development 
Thu, 30 May 2019Introduction to Environmental Services and Enforcement, and Housing and Community Services 
Tue, 28 May 2019Introduction to Local Government Finance and Strategic Investments 
Wed, 9 Jan 2019Lone Worker and Staying Safe 
Wed, 21 Nov 2018Scrutiny of the Priorities for 2019/20 and Initial Budget Position 
Wed, 22 Nov 2017Overview and Scrutiny 
Wed, 26 Jul 2017Member Development  
Wed, 28 Jun 2017Member Development 
Wed, 1 Feb 2017Member Development 
Mon, 5 Dec 2016Member Development 
Thu, 3 Nov 2016Member Development 
Wed, 29 Jun 2016Member Development  
Thu, 28 Apr 2016Member Development  
Thu, 14 Apr 2016Member Development  
Tue, 12 Jan 2016Community Champions 
Tue, 19 May 2015Member Induction 
Thu, 14 May 2015Member Induction 
Wed, 13 May 2015Member Induction 
DateFromDescriptionValue
There are no hospitality and gift records for this member.

Councillors’ Community Grant

This grant scheme operates from 1st September 2016 and provides all 49 Ward Councillors with funds to support organisations and groups to develop and deliver community projects and initiatives that benefit local residents.

The Councillor Community Grants Scheme is monitored by the Grants Panel and Councillors are obliged to consider the Member Code of Conduct when making grant decisions.  To aid transparency the details of each grant are published below.  

Grants made by Councillor Mrs Joanne Beavis:

Organisation: Sible Hedingham Parish Council
Project: Refurbishment of Public Toilets
Overall cost of project: £1,900.00
Grant awarded: £500.00
Joint Grant: Yes - Councillor Hylton Johnson
Date: 21st March 2017

Organisation: St. Peter's Church, Sible Hedingham
Project: Replacement of Bell Ropes
Overall cost of project: £1353.75
Grant awarded: £500.00
Joint Grant: Yes - Councillor Hylton Johnson
Date: 22nd November 2016

Organisation:Castle Hedingham Bowls Club
Project:Improvement projects
Overall cost of project: £3000 
Grant awarded: £500.00
Joint Grant: Yes - Councillor Hylton Johnson
Date: 12th June 2017

Organisation:Castle Hedingham Club
Project: Installation of Audio (PA) System
Overall cost of project: £1,026
Grant awarded: £500.00
Joint Grant: Yes - Councillor Hylton Johnson
Date: 12th June 2017

Organisation:Castle Hedingham Parish Council
Project: Memorial Bench for past Chairman
Overall cost of project: £616.20
Grant awarded: £308.10
Joint Grant: Yes - Councillor Hylton Johnson
Date: 26th June 2017

Organisation:Castle Hedingham Parish Council
Project: Castle Hedingham Village Park 
Overall cost of project: £100,000
Grant awarded: £2,000
Joint Grant: Yes (with Councillor Hylton Johnson)
Date: 23rd September 2019
Financial Year: 2019/20

Organisation: 1st Castle Hedingham Scouts
Registered Charity No.: N/A
Project: Christmas 2020
Overall cost of Project: £332.43
Grant Awarded: £300
Joint Grant: No
Date: 1st November 2020
Financial Year: 2020/21

Organisation: Castle Hedingham Parish Council
Registered Charity No.: N/A
Project: Equipment Storage 
Overall cost of Project: £100,000
Grant Awarded: £1,000
Joint Grant: Yes (Councillor Hylton Johnson)
Date: 18th January 2021
Financial Year: 2020/21

Organisation: Castle Hedingham Bowls Club
Registered Charity No.: N/A
Project: Roof insulation to make the building more energy effective 
Overall cost of Project: £2,280
Grant Awarded: £750
Joint Grant: Yes (Councillor Hylton Johnson - £750 contributed)
Date: 28th May 2021
Financial Year: 2021/22

Organisation: Castle Hedinghams United Football Club
Registered Charity No.: N/A
Project: Replacement of stolen training equipment
Overall cost of Project: £500
Grant Awarded: £500
Joint Grant: No 
Date: 16th June 2021
Financial Year: 2021/22

Organisation: The Castle Hedingham Club
Registered Charity No.: N/A
Project: Upgrade of kitchen area and replacement of furniture
Overall cost of Project: £1500
Grant Awarded: £450
Joint Grant: Yes (Councillor Hylton Johnson) 
Date: 28th July 2021
Financial Year: 2021/22

Organisation: Castle Hedingham Bowls Club
Registered Charity No.: N/A
Project: Upgrade of kitchen area and replacement of furniture
Overall cost of Project: £800 - £950
Grant Awarded: £400
Joint Grant: Yes (Councillor Hylton Johnson) 
Date: 25th April 2022
Financial Year: 2022/23

Organisation: Hedinghams United Football Club
Registered Charity No.: N/A
Project: Building improvements
Overall cost of Project: £2000
Grant Awarded: £750
Joint Grant: Yes (Councillor Wendy Taylor) 
Date: 21st July 2023
Financial Year: 2023/24

 

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

1. Employment, office, trade, profession or vocation  

Councillor: LGA Independent Lead Regional Eastern Peer, Volunteer for Castle Hedingham Village Shop, Funeral Director and Parish Councillor.

Spouse: Manager.

2. Financial Support

Councillor: None.

Spouse: None.

3. Contracts with Braintree District Council

Councillor: None.

Spouse: None.

4. Land/Property

Councillor/Spouse: The Retreat, New England, Alderford, Sible Hedingham and 21 The Limes, Gosfield,

Spouse: The Retreat, New England, Alderford, Sible Hedingham. 

5. Property Licences

Councillor/Spouse: None

6. Tenancies with Braintree District Council

Councillor/Spouse: None

7.Securities

Councillor/Spouse: None

Other Pecuniary Interest

8. Employment

Local Government Association, Smith Square, London and Harvey Darke Funeral Service.

9. Discharged Contracts with Braintree District Council

None.

Registerable Non-Pecuniary interests

10. Relevant Memberships

Local Government Association, Sible Hedingham Parish Council,  St. Peters Church Parochial Church Council, National Trust and The Local Group.

11. Gifts and Hospitality with as estimated value of at least £50

None.

 

Updated: 22nd May 2023

Member Attendance

Attendance Summary

SummaryCountPercentage
Expected attendances24 
Present as expected2188%
Absent312%
Apologies received3100% of absences
In attendance (as a visitor)6 

Attendance Details