He was elected to Kesteven County Council in 1904 , became an alderman in 1911 .
He was served as its vice-chairman from 1923 until he was elected chairman in 1934 , the year he was knighted .
He was elected to Kesteven County Council in 1904 , became an alderman in 1911 and served as its vice-chairman from 1923 until he was elected chairman in 1934 , the year he was knighted .