Wednesday 28 June 2023

Perks of being an MP are modest for Lia Nici and Martin Vickers - but somewhat larger for Johnson

                                                         

One of the three has been laughing all the way to the bank - can you guess which one?

THREE donations totalling £18,000 have been reported by Grimsby MP Lia Nici in the latest Register of MPs' Interests.

The largest - £10,000 - came from Ian McVeigh - with £5,000  from Wynne Griffiths and £3,000 payment from Stephanie Lake.

Meanwhile Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers has revealed four freebie overseas trips for himself and his wife-secretary, Ann, since summer last year.

They were as follows:

* Lockheed Martin UK Ltd and CAE U.K. Plc footed the £387 bill for a July 25-28 visit to Monte Cassino to view military cemeteries and battlefields.

* The Gibraltar government paid for a fact-finding visit for the couple to Gibraltar (total value £2,450) between September 8-12 last year to mark the accession of King Charles.

* The British-Kosovar Chambers of Commerce forked out £748.16 Ltd for a visit to Kosovo to foster stronger business links between the UK and Kosovo (registered 20 December 2022)

* The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises paid the estimated £2,226 costs of a visit to Casablana (11-14 April 2023) to promote  links and mutual understanding between Britain and Morocco.

However, these perks seem modest by comparison with the sums (below) that cascaded into the bank accounts of Boris Johnson who quit as an MP earlier this summer.


1. Employment and earnings


Payments from Hodder and Stoughton UK, Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DZ, via United Agents, 12-26 Lexington St, London W1F 0LE:


12 July 2022, received £439.82 for royalties on book already written. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 28 July 2022)


10 August 2022, received £519.69 for royalties on book already written. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 23 August 2022)


5 October 2022, received £1,771.82 for royalties on book already written. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 27 October 2022)


14 March 2023, received £673.11 for royalties on book already written. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 03 April 2023)


5 April 2023, received £2,590.85 for royalties on book already written. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 24 April 2023)


Payments from HarperCollins UK, 1 London Bridge St, London SE1 9GF, via Rogers, Coleridge and White Ltd, 20 Powis Mews, London W11 1JN:


30 April 2022, received £382.03 for royalties on books already written. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 27 May 2022)


18 October 2022, received £171.03 for royalties on books already written. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 27 October 2022)


6 January 2023, received £510,000 as an advance on an upcoming book yet to be published. Hours: approx. 10 hrs to date. (Registered 12 January 2023)


4 May 2023, received £402.81 for royalties on books already written. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 16 May 2023)


7 July 2022, received £88.73 from Editions Robert Laffont, 30 PL d’italie, 75013 Paris, France, via United Agents, 12-26 Lexington Street, London W1F 0LE, for royalties on book already written. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 29 July 2022)


Payments received via the Harry Walker Agency, 355 Lexington Avenue, Floor 21, New York, NY 10017, USA:


14 October 2022, received £276,130 from the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB), 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 750 Washington DC, 20004-2608 US, for a speaking engagement. Transport and accommodation also provided for me and two members of staff. Hours: 8 hrs 30 mins. (Registered 04 November 2022)


9 November 2022, received £277,723.89 from Centerview Partners LLP, 31 West 52nd Street, 22nd Floor New York, New York 10019, for a speaking engagement. Transport and accommodation provided for me and two members of staff. Hours: 9 hrs. (Registered 06 December 2022)


17 November 2022, received £261,652.34 from Hindustan Times, HT Media Ltd, Hindustan Times House (2nd Floor), 18-20 Kastuba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110 001, India, for a speaking engagement and VIP reception. Transport, food and accommodation provided for me and two members of staff. Hours: 8 hrs 45 mins. (Registered 07 December 2022)


13 December 2022, received £253,880.90 from ParallelChain Lab, 100 Tras Street #16-01, 100AM Singapore 079027, for a speaking engagement. Transport, food and accommodation provided for me and two staff members. Hours: 9 hrs. (Registered 09 January 2023)


23 November 2022, received £215,275.98 from Televisao Independente, S.A. Rue Mario Castelhano, no40, Queluz de Baixo, 2734-502 Barcarena, Portugal, for a speaking engagement at CNN Global Summit Lisbon. Transport, food and accommodation provided for me and two members of staff. Hours: 8 hrs. (Registered 07 December 2022)


6 December 2022, received £50,000 plus VAT from Ballymore Group, Ballymore Properties Ltd, Marsh Wall, London E14 9SJ, for a speaking engagement. Hours: 7 hrs. (Registered 21 December 2022)


14 December 2022, received £200,892.86 from Aditya Birla Management Corporation PVT Ltd, Aditya Birla Centre, C Wing 3rd Floor, S.K. Ahire Marg, Worti, Mumbai, India, via London Speakers Bureau, 235 Kensington High Street, London W8 6SF, for a speaking engagement. Transport, food and accommodation provided for me and two staff members. Hours: 8 hrs. (Registered 10 January 2023)


23 December 2022, received £3,000 from The Spectator, 22 Old Queen Street, London SW1H 9HP, for an article. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 20 January 2023)


13 January 2023, received £246,406.57 from Bloomberg Singapore, Bloomberg Singapore Pte. Ltd, 23 Church Street, 12th Floor, Capital Square, 0149481 Singapore, for a speaking engagement. Transport and accommodation provided for me and two members of staff. Hours: 7 hrs. (Registered 23 January 2023)


3 January 2023, received £2,488,387.53 as an advance for speaking engagements arranged via the Harry Walker Agency, 355 Lexington Avenue, Floor 21, New York, NY 10017, USA (a speaking agency). Hours: none. I consulted ACoBA about this arrangement. Payments under this arrangement are listed below; earlier payments received via the Harry Walker Agency are listed above. (Registered 26 January 2023)


6 March 2023, received £261,596 from Brand Finance PLC, 3 Birchin Lane, London EC3V 9BW, of which £183,246 was deducted in relation to the advance registered on 26 January 2023. Hours: 7.5 hrs. (Registered 15 March 2023)


13 March 2023, received £266,031.60 from Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP, 280 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, Pennsylvania 19087, USA, of which £186,359.03 was deducted in relation to the advance registered on 26 January 2023. Transport and accommodation was provided for me and two staff members. Hours: 7 hrs. (Registered 15 March 2023)


11 April 2023, received £239,009.42 from Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe Foundation, 9a Raymond Njoku St, Ikoyi 101233, Lagos, Nigeria, of which £180,323.85 was deducted in relation to the advance registered on 26 January 2023. Flights and accommodation provided for me and two members of staff. Hours: 13 hrs. (Registered 20 April 2023)


23 April 2023, received £191,235.44 from Sportico Media LLC, 11175 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, of which £139,762.83 was deducted in relation to the advance registered on 26 January 2023. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 15 May 2023)


Payments from Hodder and Stoughton UK, Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DZ, via Rogers, Colderidge and White Ltd, 20 Powis Mews, London W11 1JN:


28 February 2023, received £42,500 as an advance on a book. Hours: none to date. (Registered 13 March 2023)


2 May 2023, received £6,800 for royalties on books already written. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 16 May 2023)


20 March 2023, received £2,463.66 from Dow Jones, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY10036, for three articles in the Wall Street Journal. Hours: 7.5 hrs (2.5 hrs per article). (Registered 23 March 2023)


2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)


Name of donor: Investors in Private Capital Ltd

Address of donor: 73 Cornhill, London EC3V 3QQ

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of furnished office space including utilities valued at £7,110.01 per month, total estimated value £85,320.12

Date received: 7 September 2022 - 6 September 2023

Date accepted: 7 September 2022

Donor status: company, registration 05204672

(Registered 04 October 2022)


Name of donor: Christopher Harborne

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £1,000,000 to The Office of Boris Johnson Ltd

Date received: 21 November 2022

Date accepted: 21 November 2022

Donor status: individual

(Registered 16 December 2022)


3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for two people, total value £1,800

Date received: 3 August 2022

Date accepted: 3 August 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 24 August 2022)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for two people, total value £1,800

Date received: 7 August 2022

Date accepted: 7 August 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 24 August 2022)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people, total value £2,400

Date received: 13 August 2022

Date accepted: 13 August 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 24 August 2022)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people, total value £2,400

Date received: 20 August 2022

Date accepted: 20 August 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 24 August 2022)


Name of donor: Lord Anthony and Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: For my wedding celebration, hire of Marquee; portaloos; catering; waiting staff; flowers; ice cream van; smoke and braai; total value £23,853

Date received: 30 July 2022

Date accepted: 30 July 2022

Donor status: individuals

(Registered 26 August 2022)


Name of donor: Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Concessionary use of accommodation for me and my family in September, estimated value £10,000

Date received: 2 September 2022 - 2 October 2022

Date accepted: 2 September 2022

Donor status: individual

(Registered 30 September 2022)


Name of donor: Lord Anthony and Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of another property for accommodation for me and my family, estimated value £3,500

Date received: 16 September 2022 - 15 October 2022

Date accepted: 16 September 2022

Donor status: individuals

(Registered 11 October 2022)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people and two children, total value £1,800

Date received: 22 September 2022

Date accepted: 22 September 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 13 October 2022)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people and two children, total value £1,800

Date received: 26 September 2022

Date accepted: 26 September 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 13 October 2022)


Name of donor: Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Concessionary use of accommodation for me and my family in October, estimated value £10,000

Date received: 2 October 2022 - 1 November 2022

Date accepted: 2 October 2022

Donor status: individual

(Registered 27 October 2022)


Name of donor: Gatwick Airport Limited

Address of donor: Destinations Place, Gatwick Airport RH6 ONP

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Sussex Suite at Gatwick Airport for two adults and two children, value £1,584

Date received: 7 October 2022

Date accepted: 7 October 2022

Donor status: company, registration 1991018

(Registered 04 November 2022)


Name of donor: Gatwick Airport Limited

Address of donor: Destinations Place, Gatwick Airport RH6 ONP

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Sussex Suite at Gatwick Airport for two adults and two children, value £1,584

Date received: 22 October 2022

Date accepted: 22 October 2022

Donor status: company, registration 1991018

(Registered 04 November 2022)


Name of donor: Lord Anthony and Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of accommodation for me and my family from October 2022 to November 2022 at an estimated value of £3,500

Date received: 15 October 2022 - 11 November 2022

Date accepted: 15 October 2022

Donor status: individuals

(Registered 09 November 2022)


Name of donor: Gatwick Airport Limited

Address of donor: Destinations Place, Gatwick Airport RH6 ONP

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Sussex Suite at Gatwick Airport for three adults, value £1,056

Date received: 7 November 2022

Date accepted: 7 November 2022

Donor status: company, registration 1991018

(Registered 21 November 2022)


Name of donor: Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Concessionary use of accommodation for me and my family in November, estimated value £10,000

Date received: 2 November 2022 - 1 December 2022

Date accepted: 2 November 2022

Donor status: individual

(Registered 25 November 2022)


Name of donor: Lord Anthony and Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of accommodation for me and my family in November 2022 and December 2022, estimated value £3,500

Date received: 12 November 2022 - 11 December 2022

Date accepted: 12 November 2022

Donor status: individual

(Registered 05 December 2022)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people, total value £1,800

Date received: 8 November 2022

Date accepted: 8 November 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 06 December 2022)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for one person, value £1,800

Date received: 13 November 2022

Date accepted: 13 November 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 07 December 2022)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for one person, value £1,800

Date received: 21 November 2022

Date accepted: 21 November 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 07 December 2022)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people, total value £1,800

Date received: 22 November 2022

Date accepted: 22 November 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 07 December 2022)


Name of donor: Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Concessionary use of accommodation for me and my family in December, estimated value £10,000

Date received: 2 December 2022 - 1 January 2023

Date accepted: 2 December 2022

Donor status: individual

(Registered 28 December 2022)


Name of donor: Lord Anthony and Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of accommodation for me and my family from December 2022 to January 2023 at an estimated value of £10,000

Date received: 11 December 2022 - 12 January 2023

Date accepted: 11 December 2022

Donor status: individuals

(Registered 06 January 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people, total value £1,800

Date received: 30 November 2022

Date accepted: 30 November 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 09 January 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for two people, total value £1,800

Date received: 5 December 2022

Date accepted: 5 December 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 09 January 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people, total value £1,800

Date received: 13 December 2022

Date accepted: 13 December 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 10 January 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for one person, total value £1,800

Date received: 16 December 2022

Date accepted: 16 December 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 10 January 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people, total value £1,800

Date received: 18 January 2023

Date accepted: 18 January 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 20 January 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people, total value £1,800

Date received: 14 November 2022

Date accepted: 14 November 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 23 January 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people, total value £1,800

Date received: 17 November 2022

Date accepted: 17 November 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 23 January 2023)


Name of donor: Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Concessionary use of accommodation for me and my family in January, estimated value £10,000

Date received: 2 January 2023 - 1 February 2023

Date accepted: 2 January 2023

Donor status: individual

(Registered 24 January 2023)


Name of donor: Lord Anthony and Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of accommodation for me and my family from January 2023 to February 2023 at an estimated value of £3,500

Date received: 11 January 2023 - 12 February 2023

Date accepted: 11 January 2023

Donor status: individuals

(Registered 01 February 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for two people, total value £1,800

Date received: 30 January 2023

Date accepted: 30 January 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 16 February 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for one person, total value £1,800

Date received: 3 February 2023

Date accepted: 3 February 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 16 February 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for two people, total value £1,800

Date received: 10 February 2023

Date accepted: 10 February 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 16 February 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for two people, total value £1,800

Date received: 13 February 2023

Date accepted: 13 February 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 16 February 2023)


Name of donor: Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Concessionary use of accommodation for me and my family in February, estimated value £10,000

Date received: 2 February 2023 - 1 March 2023

Date accepted: 2 February 2023

Donor status: individual

(Registered 24 February 2023)


Name of donor: Lord Anthony and Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of accommodation for me and my family from February 2023 to March 2023 at an estimated value of £3,500

Date received: 13 February 2023 - 12 March 2023

Date accepted: 13 February 2023

Donor status: individuals

(Registered 03 March 2023)


Name of donor: Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Concessionary use of accommodation for me and my family in March, estimated value £10,000

Date received: 2 March 2023 - 1 April 2023

Date accepted: 2 March 2023

Donor status: individual

(Registered 24 March 2023)


Name of donor: Lord Anthony and Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of accommodation for me and my family from March 2023 to April 2023 at an estimated value of £3,500

Date received: 11 March 2023 - 10 April 2023

Date accepted: 11 March 2023

Donor status: individuals

(Registered 31 March 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for one person, total value £1,800

Date received: 26 March 2023

Date accepted: 26 March 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 05 April 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for three people, total value £1,800

Date received: 28 March 2023

Date accepted: 28 March 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 05 April 2023)


Name of donor: Gatwick Airport Limited

Address of donor: Destinations Place, Gatwick Airport RH6 0NP

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Sussex Suite at Gatwick Airport for two adults and two children, value £1,584

Date received: 30 March 2023

Date accepted: 30 March 2023

Donor status: company, registration 1991018

(Registered 17 April 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for two adults and two children, total value £1,800

Date received: 18 April 2023

Date accepted: 18 April 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 18 April 2023)


Name of donor: Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Concessionary use of accommodation for me and my family in April, estimated value £10,000

Date received: 2 April 2023 - 1 May 2023

Date accepted: 2 April 2023

Donor status: individual

(Registered 20 April 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for one person, total value £1,800

Date received: 19 April 2023

Date accepted: 19 April 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 21 April 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for one person, total value £1,800

Date received: 20 April 2023

Date accepted: 20 April 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 21 April 2023)


Name of donor: Lord Anthony and Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of accommodation for me and my family from April 2023 to May 2023 at an estimated value of £3,500

Date received: 11 April 2023 - 10 May 2023

Date accepted: 11 April 2023

Donor status: individuals

(Registered 25 April 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for two adults and two children, total value £1,800

Date received: 18 April 2023

Date accepted: 18 April 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 15 May 2023)


Name of donor: Lady Carole Bamford

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Concessionary use of accommodation for me and my family in May, estimated value £2,500

Date received: 2-9 May 2023

Date accepted: 2 May 2023

Donor status: individual

(Registered 16 May 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for one person, total value £1,800

Date received: 15 May 2023

Date accepted: 15 May 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 25 May 2023)


Name of donor: Heathrow Airport Limited

Address of donor: The Compass Centre, Nelson Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2GW

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Use of the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for one person, total value £1,800

Date received: 18 May 2023

Date accepted: 18 May 2023

Donor status: company, registration 01991017

(Registered 25 May 2023)


4. Visits outside the UK


Name of donor: Keith Rupert Murdoch

Address of donor: private

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Internal US air travel, accommodation and hospitality for me and two members of staff, estimated value of £11,559.84

Destination of visit: Montana, USA

Dates of visit: 11-12 October 2022

Purpose of visit: Business meeting.

(Registered 04 November 2022)


Name of donor: UK Office of the Victor Pinchuk Foundation

Address of donor: 95 The Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1HH

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Accommodation, food and internal travel for me and two members of staff, estimated total value £24,084.66

Destination of visit: Davos, Switzerland

Dates of visit: 18-19 January 2023

Purpose of visit: To participate in the Davos Ukrainian Breakfast.

(Registered 15 February 2023)


5. Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK


Name of donor: Mr Nechrirvan Idris Barzani, President of Kurdistan Regional Government

Address of donor: Kurdistan Regional Government, Council of Ministers, 44001 Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Second-hand limited-edition bike, estimated value £4,000

Date received: 28 October 2022

Date accepted: 28 October 2022

Donor status: individual

(Registered 24 November 2022)


Name of donor: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Address of donor: United Arab Emirates Embassy, 1-2 Grosvenor Crescent, London SW1X 7EE

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Gift of flowers and chocolates, value £785

Date received: 11 January 2023

Date accepted: 11 January 2023

Donor status: individual

(Registered 23 January 2023)


6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year


From 25 January 2018, a 20% share of a residential property in Somerset: (i) and (ii). (Registered 17 January 2019; updated 06 February 2019)


From 19 July 2019 until 18 November 2022, a 50% share of a residential property in London: (i) and, from 16 December 2019, (ii). (Registered 07 August 2019; updated 23 December 2019 and 11 January 2023)


From 9 April 2021, residential property in Oxfordshire: (i) and, from 14 June 2021, (ii). (Registered 04 May 2021; updated 28 June 2021)


7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital


From 10 October 2022, The Office of Boris Johnson Limited. (Registered 12 October 2022)


8. Miscellaneous


From 3 October 2022, President of the Conservative Friends of Ukraine, an organisation which encourages links between the Conservative Party, the Ukrainian community in the United Kingdom and Ukraine. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 27 October 2022)

Tuesday 27 June 2023

Mystery as proposal for 42-house development in Grimsby-area village is unexpectedly withdrawn

 A CONTROVERSIAL scheme for a new housing development in a leafy Grimsby-area village has unexpectedly been withdrawn.

The proposal by Mr R. Baillie was for 42 detached homes, of various types, to be built on  a greenfield site off Waltham Road in Barnoldby-le-Beck.

However, it was opposed by both Barnoldby-le-Beck and Waltham parish council as well as by nearby residents, fearful about harm to the countryside character of the site, with further concerns about inadequate infrastructure and amenities.

It is not known for what reason  the application has been withdrawn nor whether it will be re-submitted in revised form at a later date.


Monday 26 June 2023

How the mighty are fallen - giant tree takes a weekend tumble at Cleethorpes Boating Lake

 

Part of the boating lake in Cleethorpes was today cordoned after a gust of wind brought down one of the largest trees in the park. A crew from North East Lincolnshire Council was this morning pondering how to address the challenge of ensuring public safety is not put at risk.




Wednesday 21 June 2023

September event will celebrate Grimsby's famous 'kasbah' - past, present and future

Rich in heritage - Grimsby's famous 'kasbah

OH come all ye to the 'kasbah' on Saturday September 16.

That's today's message from ABP which plans to host a walkabout on Heritage Open Day.

The  event will also include family-friendly activities and talks, as well as guided tours.

Says: Simon Bird, regional director of the Humber ports: "This will be an  opportunity to find out how the kasbah is  being used by the film and TV sector as a location.

"It will also showcase ABP’s ambitions to bring a new identity to the location. 

"Visitors can learn about the past but also about the future and the work being undertaken to preserve the area's unique s identity."

Volunteer archivist Garry Crosland will give a talk on railways and how they helped shape the port, and Emma Lingard, ABP’s communications manager and avid historian, will give a talk on the architecture of the site.

The open day will take place  from 10am to 4pm, with free admission.

For further information and to book on one of the free guided tours visit the website:

Docks Unwrapped: Creativity at the Port of Grimsby Tickets, Sat 16 Sep 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite                                                                                       

Opportunity to go walkabout on Saturday September 16 

                                                      



Tuesday 20 June 2023

Proposal to replace New Waltham fuel station with Asda convenience store runs out of road

                                  

Convenience store plan for fuel station has been withdrawn

A PROPOSAL for a Cleethorpes-area fuel station to be converted to an Asda-owned convenience store now looks unlikely to proceed.

Lacklustre trading at the Esso-selling garage at Waltham Toll Bar prompted its owners, EG Group, to submit an  application for change of use.

But it emerged this week that the planning application  had been withdrawn.

The premises currently has a modest grocery range under the Spar umbrella, but this would have been substantially extended  if conversion had gone ahead 

According to a report by agents Montagu Evans, the EG Group had been prepared  to spend "in excess of £2.5-million in order to decommission the existing store in order to deliver an aesthetically pleasing replacement which would enhance the street scene in a prominent location". 

Although petrol and diesel sales would have ceased, there would have been three EV charging points.

Currently the store has a workforce of 12, but this would have increased to about 20.

It is not known if the existing fuel station will continue to trade as at present or if another option might beckon.

No reason has been given for the change of mind.

Saturday 17 June 2023

Council in pledge to safeguard North East Lincolnshire's precious trees - and plant a few more

                                                            



NORTH East Lincolnshire Council's cabinet has this week pledged not only to safeguard the borough's trees but also to increase the number which is currently well below the UK average.

At its meeting on  Wednesday, members rubberstamped the authority's first Tree Strategy.

A report states:  "The benefits of trees have long been acknowledged. 

"Trees provide one of the most cost-effective ways to improve the environmental quality of an area, delivering physical, social, health and economic well-being as well as mitigating climate change, improving storm water management, air quality, biodiversity and visual amenity.

"We must work with all our partners to ensure that our tree canopy cover is not only maintained but increased to a level which allows us to mitigate the effects of climate change."

When the council conducted a consultation exercise with residents in August and September 2021,  97 per cent of the respondents wanted to see tree cover increased.

There is currently a UK national average of 15.8 per cent for canopy cover within our towns and cities, but in North East Lincolnshire, it is just 10.5 per cent.

The report continues: "A North East Lincolnshire Tree Strategy will demonstrate its commitment to caring for the trees under its management and increasing the number of trees in public places. 

"It will be used as best practice to influence private landowners to look after their trees and encourage planting on their land and will set out the right approach to tree canopy aspirations for the borough.

"Our future approach will take the following direction: 

* Understand our tree population, through surveys and record-keeping so that we have a good base of evidence for making improvements and tracking changes. 

* Set targets for increasing canopy cover, and work towards achieving this whilst assuring that we get the right trees in the right places. 

* Establish guidance for tree planting, which can be used both by the council and by those planting trees on their own land. This guidance will take into account the need for species diversity and the need to plan for future climate changes. Particular focus will be given to how we can successfully plant trees in hard landscapes. 

* Support the development of community woodlands and work towards sustainable and successful implementation of these projects. 

* Engage with our community on aspects of tree planting and management to achieve buy-in and active collaboration. 

"The council will use its powers to prevent unnecessary damage to trees within all construction/development."

The report adds: "The council will seek compensation from any external organisation responsible for significant damage to or removal of any council-owned tree(s)."

                                      




Friday 16 June 2023

Can she make it? Yes she can! Adventurer takes to the rocks on Cleethorpes seafront

     

If I watch my step, I should be OK
 

Rock climbing on the whale's tail in Cleethorpes is not to be encouraged. 

Very much the reverse given the instability of some of the rocks. 

Undeterred, this adventurer took the risk - and completed her personal challenge.  



Keeping my balance - that's the hard bit

Mission accomplished! Master (or should that be mistress?) of all she surveys 

Two Grimsby legal firms - John Barkers and Michael Culshaw - confirm they have merged

                                         


TWO law firms in Grimsby have merged. 

It was announced today that long-established John Barkers Solicitors has acquired a much younger firm, Michael Culshaw & Co Solicitors.

Established in 1884, the former prides itself on providing a range of legal services including family law, property law, personal injury and will-writing.

The acquisition of Michael Culshaw - a regular presence at Grimsby Magistrates' Court - will beef up its criminal law wing.

In a statement, John Barker director Jonathan Stones says: "We are thrilled to welcome the talented team of Michael Culshaw & Co into the John Barkers family.

"We are committed to providing exceptional representation and this merger further reinforces our dedication to serving the community.

"This strategic merger strengthens John Barkers' commitment to providing exceptional legal services and further solidifies its position as a leading legal practice in Grimsby and the surrounding areas."

No corresponding statement has been issued by Michael Culshaw, and it is not known what will become of its premises in Victoria Street, Grimsby.  

                                              



Former public conveniences on North Promenade, Cleethorpes, to be converted to cafe/bar

                                                       

Conversion works will have to be put on hold if roosting or breeding bats are discovered

AN abandoned public conveniences block on Cleethorpes seafront is to be converted to a cafe/bar.

Grimsby firm Premier Window Systems has this week secured planning permission from North East Lincolnshire Council to convert the disused building on North Promenade.

The proposal also involves creating manager's accommodation, with balconies,  on the first and second floors

A statement from Premier's agents says: "The existing public toilet block was closed by the local authority in 2006 and sold for redevelopment. 

"The application seeks permission for the site to be redeveloped which will include publicly accessible toilets being restored in this location again."

It continues:  "It is proposed that the cafe/bar will be open for extended hours to cater for the increased activity at this end of the resort.

"Leisure activity has increased over recent years to include early morning / late afternoon swimming, paddle boarding, beach exercise groups, running, walking and cycling."

The application did not go before the council's planning officer was determined under delegated powers by case officer Bethany Loring who comments: "The proposal will bring significant regeneration benefits and employment opportunities.

"Increased activity in this part of Cleethorpes will increase the footfall along North Promenade which, in turn, will benefit the vitality of existing businesses and the overall resort."

Because the site backs on to the railway, Network Rail have insisted on being updated on construction plans so as to safeguard their land and  infrastructure.

Following an ecology consultant's survey, no evidence of bat activity was recorded, but there is a cautionary note.

"Bats can occupy the smallest of spaces which cannot easily be inspected.

"It is recommended that all contractors are warned of the possibility of finding bats and informed that they must stop work at once if they see bats or suspect that they are present."

It is not yet known when work will start on the refurbishment nor what name will be chosen for the cafe/bar.

Thursday 15 June 2023

Planners refuse scheme for 80 houses to be built on greenfield site in Humberston

                                              

Whitethroat - one of the warbler species at risk should the site be given over to housing

A PROPOSAL to build up to 80 more houses on land south of Persimmon's  Millennium Park development in Humberston  has been turned down by North East Lincolnshire Council.

Members of the authority's planning committee shared the view of officers that the scheme, off Humberston Avenue, would have a detrimental impact on the open  countryside and wildlife - the site is currently scrubland and grass rich in songbirds, wildflowers and more.

The committee noted that the village council and many nearby residents had objected.

However, this may not be the end of the matter, if the applicants - Messrs S and M Hewson - choose to submit an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.                                  

Green and leafy site saved - at least for the time being


Restaurant project for former bank building in Cleethorpes given the planning green light

 

The planning green light has this week been given  by North East Lincolnshire Council planners for the former Barclays Bank building on High Street, Cleethorpes, to become a restaurant-cum-takeaway. A condition has been imposed that sound installation must be imposed for the benefit of neighbours.

Chicken city! Proposed poultry project in Grimsby-area village could house up to 64,000 laying hens

                                                                     

Population of humans in Healing could be outstripped by egg-laying hens if project is approved 

AS many as 64,000 egg-laying hens could be housed on farmland outside Healing if planners give the green light.

Sir Richard Sutton Estates have applied  to build a giant poultry unit on land at Wells Farm off Wells Road on the outskirts of the village as an 'agricultural diversification initiative'. 

Say the agents: "The building would be subdivided into four bird housing sections, together with a central area for egg packing and storage. 

"The central packing area would include an automated egg packer and an egg storage area. 

"The proposed bird housing areas include a multi-tier system, which includes rows of tiered perches, which are situated over manure belts. 

"The designated bird areas include automated chain feeders and non-drip nipple drinkers.  

"Following laying, the eggs roll from the nest box on to the conveyor which delivers them to the packing area."

What about the welfare and happiness of the hens?

Computer-controlled ventilation fans would be installed and 'pop holes', automatically-operated between 8am and dusk, would provide the birds with free access to an external pasture surrounded by trees.

Here they would be able to scratch for insects and stretch their legs and wings 

The report continues: "The use of the development will be for the accommodation of free-range laying hens. 

"The proposed development will operate in accordance with the British Egg Industry Councils Lion Code of Practice and in accordance with the RSPCA Freedom Foods charter.  

"The bird would be purchased at point of lay (17 weeks) and delivered to the site. 

"The birds would be  accommodated within the free-range egg unit for 70 weeks, following which they are to be removed and replaced." 

If approved, the operation will require will require four  full-time staff  as well as generating work for delivery drivers.

The site will also require quarterly visits from both vets and farm assurance inspectors.  

The application is currently under consideration by planners at North East Lincolnshire Council.

The Grimsby News says: "It is good that the hens will have somewhere to stretch their leg and wings, but the project still seems exploitative. Presumably, after 87 weeks, the hens will be culled, hopefully using a  pain-free method. What will happen to the corpses? Something not pleasing to dwell on.   


Wednesday 14 June 2023

'allo, 'allo, 'allo! Merseyside police arrive on Cleethorpes seafront to pursue their inquiries


Police officers from the west of the country swapped views of the Mersey with views of the Humber when they came calling in Cleethorpes today - apparently in a mission to track down drug dealers. No further information is known.   


Soon be time for a spin - giant wheel arrives in Cleethorpes for Armed Forces Weekend


As Cleethorpes prepares for Armed Forces Weekend, a popular attraction has arrived - the Giant Wheel. This year, it is being installed near the site of the proposed new lifeboathouse on  Central Promenade. A small crowd gathered this evening to watch the magnificent structure being raised from the ground.