I am a retired chemistry teacher who moved to the area from the South West 19 years ago to help look after our grandchildren with my wife Midge.

I have been a District Councillor for Ashbourne North Ward since 2023 and I am deputy leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on the Council. I am currently a member of several committees including Planning, Community and Environment and Licensing and Appeals.

I am Vice Chair of Ashbourne and District 50+ Forum and have served on its Management Committee for several years.

I have campaigned on air pollution, pedestrian safety, and facilities in Ashbourne Park both before my election to the District Council and after. I volunteer at the Connex Tea Talk Tech digital inclusion project held at Ashbourne Pavilion.

I have become increasingly concerned about the problems created by a County Council (Conservative controlled since 2017) that has struggled to manage its finances effectively, retaining its ownership of stately homes whilst closing care homes and day centres.

By running understaffed statutory bodies like the Highways Authority and the Lead Local Flood Authority the County Council has undermined sustainable development in the Dales.

If elected I will continue to listen carefully to the concerns of residents and speak up for them at Council. I will also keep residents informed about decisions taken that are likely to affect their environment.

To contact Peter email; LibDems4Ashbourne@gmail.com