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 Chair of the Authority c/o Peak District National Park Authority, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816352 Work: ken.smith@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State

Member
Photograph	Member	Political party	Appointing Authority
	Nick Adams Work: Nick.Adams@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Derbyshire County Council
	Theresa Arnold c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE		Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
	Su Beardmore c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE		Staffordshire County Council
	Martin Beer c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE 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: rachel.bennett@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Patrick Brady Chair of Planning Committee c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Home: 01298 85798 (before 5.30pm) 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: matthew.buckler@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Derbyshire Dales District Council
	Mike Chaplin Work: 0114 273 5380 Home mobile: 07789 549790 Work: mike.chaplin@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Sheffield City Council
	Hannah Corran c/o PDNPA, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, DE45 1AE Work: hannah.corran@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Professor Janet Dugdale Vice-Chair National Park Authority Peak District National Park Authority, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816352 Work: janet.dugdale@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Charlotte Farrell Home: 01433 651523 Home mobile: 07976 980639 Work: charlotte.farrell@peakdistrict.gov.uk		High Peak Borough Council
	Jim Garvey c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE		Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
	Charles Greaves Chair Resources Committee c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: Charles.Greaves@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Kirklees Borough Council
	Bill Hanley c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: bill.hanley@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Parish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
	Lee Hartshorne Home: 07796 677376 Work: lee.hartshorne@peakdistrict.gov.uk		North East Derbyshire District Council
	Ian Huddlestone Home: 01663 747048 Home mobile: 07919 467744 Work: ian.huddlestone@peakdistrict.gov.uk		High Peak Borough Council
	Charlotte Kelly Staffordshire County Council, 1 Staffordshire Place, Stafford, ST16 2DH Work: Charlotte.Kelly@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Staffordshire County Council
	Amanda Martin Member c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: Amanda.Martin@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Andy Nash Vice-Chair Resources Committee C/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Home: 07891136555 Work: andy.nash@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Derbyshire Dales District Council
	Kath Potter c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Home: 01629 734320 Work: kath.potter@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Parish Member Appointed by Secretary of State
	Virginia Priestley Vice Chair of Planning 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		Derbyshire County Council
	Ken Rustidge C/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Work: Ken.Rustidge@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
	Melandra Smith Derbyshire County Council, County Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE3 3AG Work: melandra.smith@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Derbyshire County Council
	Dr Ruth Swetnam Peak District National Park Authority, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816352 Work: Ruth.Swetnam@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Simon Thompson Peak District National Park Authority, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816352 Work: Simon.Thompson@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Secretary of State
	Jean Wharmby c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE Home mobile: 07970 757434 Work: Jean.Wharmby@peakdistrict.gov.uk		Derbyshire County Council
	Fiona Wilson c/o Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE		Cheshire East Council
	Yvonne Witter Peak District National Park Authority, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, DE45 1AE Work: 01629 816352 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