Our Members

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Our Members

There are 30 Members of the National Park Authority, 16 are appointed by county, district, city or borough councils and 14 are appointed directly by the Secretary of State, of these 8 are appointed because they are specialists in the issues that affect the national park, 6 are parish councillors selected through a ballot of parish councils and parish meetings.

Our Members come from a range of backgrounds and offer a wealth of knowledge and experience. What they all share is a passion for the Peak District National Park

Members are not paid a salary for their work, but they do receive allowances. By law, all members of the Authority are required to complete a declaration of interest form, the details of which are available for inspection and published here on the website under the details for each Member.

To find more information about our Members please use the links below which allow you to sort them alphabetically or by appointing authority.

Member
Photograph	Member	Political party	Appointing Authority
	Ken Smith		Secretary of State

Member
Photograph	Member	Political party	Appointing Authority
	Nick Adams c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: Nick.Adams@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Derbyshire County Council
	Theresa Arnold c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: Theresa.Arnold@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
	Su Beardmore c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200		Staffordshire County Council
	Martin Beer c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Home: 01298 872809 Work: martin.beer@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Parish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
	Rachel Bennett c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: rachel.bennett@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Patrick Brady Vice Chair of Planning Committee c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: patrick.brady@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Parish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
	Matthew Buckler c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: matthew.buckler@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Derbyshire Dales District Council
	Mike Chaplin Chair Planning Committee c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: mike.chaplin@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Sheffield City Council
	Hannah Corran c/o PDNPA, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: hannah.corran@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Professor Janet Dugdale Chair National Park Authority Peak District National Park Authority, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: janet.dugdale@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Charlotte Farrell c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: charlotte.farrell@peakdistrict.gov.uk		High Peak Borough Council
	Jim Garvey c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: Jim.Garvey@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
	Charles Greaves Chair Resources Committee c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: Charles.Greaves@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Kirklees Borough Council
	Bill Hanley c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: bill.hanley@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Parish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
	Lee Hartshorne c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: lee.hartshorne@peakdistrict.gov.uk		North East Derbyshire District Council
	Ian Huddlestone c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: ian.huddlestone@peakdistrict.gov.uk		High Peak Borough Council
	Amanda Martin Vice Chair Resources Committee c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: Amanda.Martin@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Andy Nash Member C/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: andy.nash@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Derbyshire Dales District Council
	Kath Potter c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: kath.potter@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Parish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
	Virginia Priestley Deputy Chair of Authority c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: virginia.priestley@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Parish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
	Sam Redfern C/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200		Derbyshire County Council
	Ken Rustidge C/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: Ken.Rustidge@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
	Melandra Smith c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: melandra.smith@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Derbyshire County Council
	Dr Ruth Swetnam c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakwell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: Ruth.Swetnam@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Simon Thompson c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: Simon.Thompson@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Jean Wharmby c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: Jean.Wharmby@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Derbyshire County Council
	Fiona Wilson c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: fiona.wilson@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Cheshire East Council
	Yvonne Witter c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816200 Work: yvonne.witter@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State

Boardroom Apprentice

The Authority is taking part in the Boardroom Apprentice scheme. This is a 12 month board learning, development and placement programme which enables those who would like to serve on a public or third sector board to learn and gain experience. The Apprentice will be a non-voting member and will attend Authority meetings and Resources Committee meetings.

Independent Persons

In accordance with provisions within the Localism Act 2011 the Authority has appointed the following Independent Persons:

Wendy Amis

Ian Orford

More information about the role of Independent Persons