Our Members by Appointing Authority

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.
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
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Cllr Ken Richardson MscBarnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Cheshire East Council
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Councillor Andrew GregoryCheshire East Council
Derbyshire County Council
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Councillor Jason AtkinDerbyshire County Council
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Councillor Barry LewisDerbyshire County Council
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Councillor George WharmbyDerbyshire County Council
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Councillor Becki WoodsDerbyshire County Council
Member Learning and Development
Derbyshire Dales District Council
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Councillor David ChapmanDerbyshire Dales District Council
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Councillor Chris FurnessDerbyshire Dales District Council
Business Economy
High Peak Borough Council
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Councillor Charlotte FarrellHigh Peak Borough Council
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Councillor Ian HuddlestoneHigh Peak Borough Council
Kirklees Borough Council
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Councillor Robert WalkerKirklees Borough Council
North East Derbyshire District Council
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Councillor William ArmitageNorth East Derbyshire District Council
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
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Councillor Colin McLarenOldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Parish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
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Councillor Patrick BradyParish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
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Councillor Andrew McCloyParish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
Chair of the Authority
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Councillor Kath PotterParish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
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Councillor Virginia PriestleyParish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
Thriving and Sustainable Communities
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Councillor Peter TappingParish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
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Mrs Caroline WallerParish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
Secretary of State
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Mr James BerresfordSecretary of State
Deputy Chair of the Authority
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Professor Janet Haddock-FraserSecretary of State
Climate Change
Vice Chair of Programmes and Resources Committee
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Mr Zahid HamidSecretary of State
Chair of Programmes and Resources Committee
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Ms Annabelle HarlingSecretary of State
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Mr Robert HelliwellSecretary of State
Chair of Planning Committee
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Miss Lydia SlackSecretary of State
Natural Environment, Biodiversity and Farming
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Mr Ken SmithSecretary of State
Cultural Heritage and Landscapes
Vice Chair of Planning Committee
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Ms Yvonne WitterSecretary of State
Engagement
Sheffield City Council
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Councillor Mike ChaplinSheffield City Council
Staffordshire County Council
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Councillor Gill HeathStaffordshire County Council
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
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Councillor Andrew HartStaffordshire Moorlands District Council