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.
Role of members
Member information - Defra website
Narendra Bajaria Appointed by the Secretary of State
5 Whitworth Road, Sheffield, S10 3HD
home: 0114 2307825 email: Narendra.Bajaria@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Chair of the Authority. Architect, town planner and planning advisor. Previously Head of Planning, Transport and Highways, Sheffield City Council. Member Royal Town Planning Institute, English Heritage Urban Panel and regional committee of CABE. Permanent Trustee South Yorkshire Community Foundation.
Irene Ratcliffe Appointed by Derbyshire County Council
47 Yokecliffe Crescent, Wirksworth, Derbyshire DE4 4ER
home: 01629 823023 email: Irene.Ratcliffe@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Deputy Chair. Derbyshire County Councillor. Retired nurse who also worked in social care. Cabinet support member for older people & vulnerable adults. Experienced parish and district councillor.
Anne Ashe Appointed by the Secretary of State
12 Southbourne Road, Sheffield, S10 2QN
home: 0114 2661512 email: Anne.Ashe@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Former Policy Researcher focussing on the environmental and social implications of land use and transport patterns. Member Royal Town Planning Institute.
Trevor Bagshaw Appointed by Sheffield City Council
72 Birkswood Drive, Sheffield, S35 0HY
home: 0114 2862982 email: Trevor.Bagshaw@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
Freelance archaeologist. Former Principal Keeper of Human History at Weston Park Museum, Sheffield.
Jacque 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
Derbyshire Dales District Councillor.
Harry Bowell Appointed by the Secretary of State
390 Brincliffe Edge Road, Sheffield, S11 9DA
email: Harry.Bowell@peakdistrict.gov.uk
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.
Patricia Coleman Parish Representative Appointed by the Secretary of State
Auburn House, Church Street, Youlgreave, Derbyshire DE45 1WL
home: 01629 636586 email: Patricia.Coleman@peakdistrict.gov.uk
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
email: Tracy.Critchlow@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Tony Favell Appointed by High Peak Borough Council
Skinners Hall, Edale, Hope Valley S33 7ZE
home: 01433 670281 email: Tony.Favell@peakdistrict.gov.uk
High Peak Borough Councillor. Solicitor. Former MP. Member Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeal Panel. Chair Mental Health Review Tribunal. Member Conservative Association.
Hilda Gaddum Appointed by Macclesfield Borough Council
Lane Ends House, Sutton, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 0DY
home: 01260 252456 email: Hilda.Gaddum@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Macclesfield Borough Councillor. Member Sutton Parish Council. Member Sutton WI, Red Cross nominated Trustee of Lyme Green Settlement for Paraplegics.
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
Chairman of Sheldon Parish Meeting.
Andrew Marchington Appointed by Kirklees Borough Council
30 Warwick Avenue, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4BX
home: 01484 641698 email: Andrew.Marchington@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Teacher. Member Kirklees Borough Council for Golcar Ward.
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
James Muir Appointed by Staffordshire County Council
Full O' Magic, 137A Alexandra Road, Winshill, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE15 0JE
home: 01283 544477 email: Jim.Muir@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Chartered Town Planner and Staffordshire County Councillor. County councillor since 1981, cabinet member responsible for culture and recreation.
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
Formally Conservation, Access and Recreation Manager for Severn Trent Water. Chair of Environment Agency (Midlands) Regional Fisheries, Ecology and Recreation Advisory Committee. Member of Peak District Local Access Forum. National Trust East Midlands regional committee member. Member RSPB and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.
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
Held high-level posts in the coal industry before an environmental and heritage career. Former National Trust East Midlands regional director. Member of East Midlands Rural Affairs Forum, East Midlands Heritage Forum, Natural England Board Member, Campaign to Protect Rural England (Peak District and 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
Lifelong resident of the National Park. Rowsley Parish Councillor.
Ron Priestley Parish Representative Appointed by the Secretary of State
1 Marston Farm Cottages, Castleton, HOPE VALLEY S33 8WB
home: 01433 621483 email: Ronald.Priestley@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Castleton Parish Councillor.
Sue Prince OBEAppointed by the Secretary of State
Beechenhill Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, DE6 2BD
home: 01335 310274 email: Sue.Prince@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Organic farmer, tourism operator, artist and sustainable rural business consultant. Board member of Advantage West Midlands (regional development agency), member of National Trust land use and access panel. Consultant to 'Food from the Peak District' and BESST (Business & Environment linked through Small Scale Tourism).
Leigh Rix Appointed by the Secretary of State
Highfield Farmhouse, Southwell Road, Kirklington, Newark, Notts NG22 8NF
home: 01909 486411 email: Leigh.Rix@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Area Manager National Trust (East Midlands Region). Member Country Land and Business Association, Heather Trust, Royal Forestry Society. FRICS. Interest in conservation management of natural and built environment.
Sylvia Roberts Appointed by Cheshire County Council
18 Cedarway, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5NS
home: 01625 575306 email: Sylvia.Roberts@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Cheshire County Councillor representing Bollington and Disley. Former tourist information officer at Manchester Airport and tourist guide, mainly for American and Japanese visitors. Now leads walking tours. Councillor for 14 years.
Judith Twigg Appointed by Derbyshire County Council
The Avenue, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1EQ
email: Judith.Twigg@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Derbyshire County Councillor.
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
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
Roger Wilkinson Appointed by Derbyshire County Council
31 Blackshaw Road, Old Glossop, High Peak SK13 7SN
home: 01457 866531 email: Roger.Wilkinson@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Derbyshire County Councillor since 2001. Works as fitter and fabricator. Member of Peak District Local Access Forum & Derbyshire Combined Fire Authority. Council role specialises in older people, vulnerable adults, community safety. Keen walker.
Barbara Wilson Appointed by Derbyshire County Council
11 Hardwick Mount, Buxton, High Peak SK17 6PR
home: 01298 70562 email: Barbara.Wilson@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Derbyshire County Councillor, High Peak Borough Councillor. Student counsellor. Involved in regeneration of Chapel-en-le-Frith and Higher Buxton. Interested in health and social care issues. Chair Fairfield Sure Start and High Peak Home Start.
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