Current Members of the Authority
There are 30 members. Sixteen are appointed by county, district, city or borough councils. Fourteen are appointed directly by the Secretary of State: eight because they understand and have specialist knowledge about the issues that affect the National Park and six who are parish councillors.
Members' code of conduct (30KB) 
Complaints about Authority Members
Summary of Members' allowances for 2008-2009 (24KB) (Allowance rates from 1 April 2010 - 32KB )
Member information - Defra website
Narendra Bajaria CBEAppointed by the Secretary of State
5 Whitworth Road, Sheffield, S10 3HD
home: 0114 2307825 email: Narendra.Bajaria@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Chair of the Authority. Qualified Architect and Town Planner. Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (Retired) and former Head of Planning Transport and Highways of Sheffield City Council. Current Chair of Board of management of South Yorkshire Housing Association Ltd. and Chair of the Board for Yorkshire Arts Space Society. Member of English Heritage Urban Panel.
Tony Favell Appointed by High Peak Borough Council
Skinners Hall, , , Edale, Hope Valley S33 7ZE
home: 01433 670281 work: mobile: email: Tony.Favell@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Member representative for tourism; High Peak Borough Council Councillor; Solicitor; Former MP for Stockport; Retired Tribunal Judge; Member Conservative Association.
Paul Ancell Appointed by the Secretary of State
18 Marlborough Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 2JX
home: 01625 613995 email: Paul.Ancell@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Member representative for climate change and natural resources.
Trevor Bagshaw Ph D, M MetAppointed by Sheffield City Council
72 Birkswood Drive, , , Sheffield, S35 0HY
home: 0114 2862982 work: mobile: email: Trevor.Bagshaw@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Vice-chair of Planning Committee.. Sheffield City Councillor for West Ecclesfield, past Lord Mayor of the City of Sheffield and former Bradfield Parish Councillor. Trustee of the Upper Don Walk Trust and North Sheffield member of the East Peak Innovation Partnership Leader Project. Retired Research Metallurgist.
Barbara Beeley Appointed by Oldham Borough Council
1A Denham Drive, Springhead, Saddleworth, Oldham, OL4 4NR
home: 0161 652 0930 email: Barbara.Beeley@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Pauline Beswick Appointed by the Secretary of State
4 Chapel Row, Froggatt, Calver, Hope Valley
home: 01433 631256 email: Pauline.Beswick@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Member representative for cultural heritage and the historic environment. Freelance archaeologist. Former Principal Keeper of Human History at Weston Park Museum, Sheffield. Chair of Derbyshire Archaeological Advisory Committee.
Jacqueline Bevan Appointed by Derbyshire Dales District Council
High Point, Hill Lane, Hathersage, Hope Valley S32 1AY
home: 01433 650581 mobile: 07801 108619 email: Jacqueline.Bevan@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Member representative for Traffic, Transport and Accessibility. Member on Derbyshire Dales District Council for over 20 years, ex County Councillor (8 years), currently Chairman of Licensing (DDDC) and Chairman of High Peak and Derbyshire Dales Accessibility Panel. Lived in the Peak District National Park for over 30 years.
Christopher Carr Parish Representative Appointed by the Secretary of State
Town Head Farm, Tissington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1RA
home: 01335 390342 email: Christopher.Carr@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Farmer. Tissington Parish Councillor.
Roger Clarke Appointed by the Secretary of State
Gordon Lodge, Snitterton Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3LZ
home: 01629 582122 email: Roger.Clarke@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Member representative for Asset Management. Chair of the Development Education Association; board member of the Woodland Trust, BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers), Woodbrooke (the national Quaker study centre) and a member of the Heritage Lottery Fund Expert Panel.
Patricia Coleman OBEParish Representative Appointed by the Secretary of State
Auburn House, Church Street, Youlgreave, Derbyshire DE45 1WL
home: 01629 636586 email: Patricia.Coleman@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Vice-chair of Audit & Performance Committee. Member representative for the economy and Member learning and development. Local government adviser and consultant. Chair of Culture East Midlands. Derbyshire NHS Primary Care Trust non-executive director. Youlgreave Parish Councillor. Member National Trust. FRSA.
Tracy Critchlow Appointed by Derbyshire Dales District Council
The Old Wool Shop, High Street, Tideswell, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 8JA
home: 01298 872012 email: Tracy.Critchlow@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Hilda Gaddum Appointed by Cheshire East Borough Council
Lane Ends House, Sutton, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 0DY
home: 01260 252456 email: Hilda.Gaddum@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Cheshire East Councillor. Member Sutton Parish Council. Member Sutton WI, Red Cross nominated Trustee of Lyme Green Settlement for Paraplegics.
Gill Heath Appointed by Staffordshire County Council
Highfield House, Highfield, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 8SG
home: 01538 381601 email: Gill.Heath@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Vice-chair of Services Committee. From a farming background. Interested in sustainability of rural communities. Member of Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire Fire Authority, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (holding the portfolio for finance and resources), Horton Parish Council, and a governor, Hollinsclough Primary School.
John Herbert Parish Representative Appointed by the Secretary of State
Woodbine Farm, Sheldon, Bakewell, DE45 1QS
home: 01629 814229 email: John.Herbert@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Chair of Planning Committee. Chairman of Sheldon Parish Meeting.
Suzanne Leckie Appointed by the Secretary of State
Sunnybank, Manchester Road, Tideswell, Derbyshire SK17 8LN
home: 01298 872909 email: Suzanne.Leckie@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Principal lecturer in countryside management at Sheffield Hallam University. Started her career at Losehill Hall, the national park’s centre for environmental learning. Specialises in environmental education, countryside interpretation and all aspects of countryside management. Chair of Peak District Interpretation Partnership.
Colin McLaren Appointed by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
4 Rowanwood, Firwood Park, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9TH
home: 0161 627 4197 email: Colin.McLaren@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Geoff Nickolds Appointed by the Secretary of State
11 Ascot Avenue, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2TU
home: 0115 938 3305 email: Geoff.Nickolds@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Chair of the Moors for the Future Partnership, member representative for access and recreation.Former conservation, access and recreation manager for Severn Trent Water. Chair of the Environment Agency (Midlands) regional fisheries, ecology and recreation advisory committee. Member of the Peak District Local Access Forum, the Institute of Fisheries Management, the Countryside Management Association and a Chartered Environmentalist.
Chris Pearson Appointed by High Peak Borough Council
2 Portland Grove, Chinley, High Peak, SK23 6AD
home: 01663 751880 email: Chris.Pearson@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Born and brought up in the Peak District. Electrical contractor, experienced in running rural businesses, including plant nursery and animal feed. Chair of various committees on High Peak Borough Council.
Christopher Pennell Appointed by the Secretary of State
3 Brinkburn Vale Road, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3NZ
home: 0114 2351568 email: Christopher.Pennell@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Chair of Services Committee and Member Representative for Natural Beauty (landscapes). Regular walking visitor to the Peak District since before the National Park was designated. Delighted to serve it and the environment in several capacities as the former East Midlands Regional Director of the National Trust (which included the NTs Derbyshire holdings); currently a Board Member of Natural England, Chair of the Heritage Lottery Fund in the East Mids, & Chair of the Countryside Awards Panel of CPRE (Peak District & South Yorkshire).
Kath Potter Parish Representative Appointed by the Secretary of State
Woodside, Stanton Lees, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2LQ
home: 01629 734320 email: Kath.Potter@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Ron Priestley Parish Representative Appointed by the Secretary of State
1 Marston Farm Cottages, Castleton, HOPE VALLEY S33 8WB
home: 01433 621483 email: Ron.Priestley@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Lifelong resident of the Hope Valley, involved in farming and haulage. Former NFU branch and county chair, former High Peak Borough councillor, mayor of High Peak 2001, president of Hope Show 2000. Castleton parish councillor.
Garry Purdy Appointed by Derbyshire County Council
Tigh Mor, 75 Derby Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3RP
home: 01629 823636 email: Garry.Purdy@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Chair of Audit & Performance Committee.
Ben Rayner Appointed by the Secretary of State
15 Riverton Road, Manchester, M20 5QH
email: Ben.Rayner@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Member representative for Biodiversity
Lesley Roberts Parish Representative Appointed by the Secretary of State
Field House, Upper Hulme, nr Leek, Staffordshire ST13 8TZ
home: 01538 300003 email: Lesley.Roberts@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Marian Stockdale Appointed by Derbyshire County Council
1 The Coppice, Shirebrook, Derbyshire NG20 8EF
home: 01623 742197 email: Marian.Stockdale@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Derbyshire county councillor for Shirebrook and Pleasley. Voluntary director of Willow Tree Family Farm, a community educational farm providing outdoor learning for young people. Set up two youth clubs in disadvantaged areas.
Judith Twigg Appointed by Derbyshire County Council
The Avenue, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1EQ
home: 01629 813292 email: Judith.Twigg@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Derbyshire county councillor, chairs Derbyshire improvement scrutiny committee for community, culture and environmental services, district councillor, chair of Local Area forum, town councillor, former Mayor of Bakewell (three times).Involved with St John Ambulance Brigade, Bakewell District Club for the Disabled, Royal British Legion Ladies Section, Bakewell Community Interest Group, Local Responders and Bakewell & Eyam Community Transport.
Edwin Wain Appointed by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Manifold House, Waterhouses, Staffordshire Moorlands ST10 3JS
home: 01538 308269 email: Edwin.Wain@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Staffordshire Moorlands District Councillor. Waterhouses Parish Councillor. Self-employed newsagent.
Dorothy Ward Appointed by North East Derbyshire District Council
3 Cressbrook Avenue, North Wingfield, Chesterfield, S42 5NL
home: 01246 851649 email: Dorothy.Ward@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Jean Wharmby Appointed by Derbyshire County Council
199 Sheffield Road, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8QX
email: Jean.Wharmby@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Derbyshire county councillor, High Peak Borough councillor. Derbyshire cabinet support member for highways, transport and environment. High Peak chair of social inclusion committee and vice chair of development control. Lives within sight of the Peak District National Park.
Denise Wilde Appointed by Barnsley Borough Council
Town Hall , PO Box 634, Barnsley, S70 9GG
home: 01226 754259 work: 01226 770770 email: Denise.Wilde@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Appointed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in April 2008, Cllr Wilde represents Wombwell Ward. She is Barnsleys chair of planning and a non-executive director of Berneslai Homes, a social housing provider.
David Woodhead Appointed by Kirklees Borough Council
6 The Woodlands, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4NN
home: 05601 463092 email: david.woodhead@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Independent Members of the Standards Committee
Robert Ashworth
Pannone & Partners, 123 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BUSolicitor.
Joan Carr
Hillside Farm, Sandy Lane, Light Oaks, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST2 7LSMagistrate.
Robin Todd
8 Moorgate Street, Uppermill, Saddleworth, West Yorkshire OL3 6DE
