Councillors

Sarah Porter

Clerk to the Parish Councillors
Pynot Cottage
School Lane
Beeley
Matlock DE4 2NU

T: 01246 950850
E: send an email to Sarah

Chris Brown | Chairman

Chris Brown | Chairman

Having lived in Baslow as I child, I moved back to the village with my family in 2003.

I am married with three children and am a partner in a firm of Chartered Accountants. I am a Licenced Insolvency Practitioner and specialise in Business Recovery, helping clients who are in financial difficulty.

I joined the Parish Council in 2006 having taken a keen interest in what was happening in the village. I became vice-chairman in 2007 and then chairman in 2011.

I have been actively involved in several working parties, helping to create the Baslow Jubilee Community Orchard (to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee) and the Baslow Woodland Park.

My interests include running, mountainbiking and music.

Address details via the Clerk to the Parish Councillors

T: 01246 950850
E: Email Chris

Steve Brown

A new resident to Baslow (2022) having my youngest in the local primary school, Baslow St Anne’s.

Having read all the accomplishments of the current board I felt I could contribute and bring my experiences to the village.

I have a long term partner, Emma, and two boys (George and Taylor). I studied a degree in Business & Technology Management at Sheffield having been brought up in Sale, south Manchester, although born in Liverpool and a supporter!

Following my degree I went into sales and marketing for larger companies, including Coca Cola, and pharmaceutical companies, including GSK and Boots. I took the step to work for myself in the property sector and now run a property rental business.

My interests include football and golf, and love mountainbiking in our lovely countryside.

Appletreewell Cottage
Gorse Bank Lane
Baslow
DE45 1SG

M: 07880 737503
E: Email Steve

Emma Beer

In 2021, I relocated to the village with my partner and our daughter, who is a student at Baslow St Anne’s School.

I am pleased to have been welcomed as the newest member of the parish council and am looking forward to exploring how I can contribute to the great work of the Parish Council.

After completing my degree, I worked in sales before pursuing a Master’s in Marketing. This academic journey led me to the role of Marketing Manager for a group of packaging companies based in the UK. A shift in my career path has brought me to the point where I now own and manage a number of rental properties.

I enjoy running and walking in the Peak District.

Nether Croft
Eaton Place
Baslow DE45 1RW

M: 07581 348920
E: Contact Sarah Porter

Richard Clark

I have lived in Baslow since 2001, married to Karen with three grown up children.

I am a Chartered Surveyor working within the residential sector with some commercial experience in the past.

I joined the Parish Council in 2007 and am currently a Trustee for Baslow Charities. In the past I have served as a Village Hall Trustee and a Governor at Lady Manner’s School.

Rowans
Calver Road
Baslow
DE45 1RR

T: 01246 583971
E: Email Richard

Simon Chalk

The family and I moved to Baslow from Sheffield in 2020 when I retired. Wanting to help the village and to get to know people I joined the parish council. I hope I’ll be able to increasingly contribute to the good work being done and represent the community.

With an engineering background, I worked in the pharmaceutical sector helping the drug companies improve their manufacturing supply chains. I haven’t completely retired and sit on the board of two biotech start-ups as a non-executive director.

We have two grown up sons and I enjoy playing golf and football.

Newby House
Over Lane
Baslow
DE45 1RT

T: 01246 937691
E: Email Simon

Jane Buckham

Resident in the village since 2007, I’ve worked with the surgery on the Patient Participation Group before becoming a Parish Councillor. I am also involved with running the Senior Citizens Club and on the Festivals committee.

I was born in the Wirral and brought up outside London, moving north to attend university in Manchester. After that we lived in Sheffield and visited Baslow, always admiring the village.

Since becoming a Councillor I’ve worked with the Gardening Club to improve the appearance of the village roundabouts, and am currently on the Keep Baslow Beautiful working group.

Baslow is such a great village to live in we need to keep it in top condition, despite cutbacks in local authority services.

Hydro Cottage
Bar Road
Baslow
DE45 1SF

T: 01246 582605
E: Email Jane 

Nick Gilbert

Address details via the Clerk to the Parish Councillors

M: 07863 330934
E: Email Nick

Jonathan Holsgrove

Address details via the Clerk to the Parish Councillors

T: 01246 950850
E: Email Jonathan

David Dawson

I have been a Baslow resident for 10 years or so and take an active part in village activities including the Garden Society, the Baslow History Group and the Calver Film Society. I have chaired the Community Orchard Group since the orchard was established, instigated the annual Winter Festival and organised the new village sign on Goose Green.

As a member of the Parish Council for nine years, I have led the development of the Community Orchard and chaired the group to establish the Woodland Park. I currently play a role in the Keep Baslow Beautiful scheme and am leading the attempts to regenerate the area of Bridge End and Bubnell.

Professionally, I spent over 30 years in the NHS as a doctor, Consultant Physician, senior manager and Medical Director. After retirement I did a spell in management consultancy. I have four children and eight grandchildren, none of whom are local but visit regularly. My main hobbies are reading and following Test cricket!

Howard Cottage
Eaton Hill
Baslow
DE45 1SB

T: 01246 582998
E: Email David 

Susan Hobson

As a Derbyshire Dales District Councillor for the Chatsworth Ward and Deputy Leader, as well as being newly elected County Councillor for this area, I am very busy with local matters — anything from bin collections to library services, to supporting our local Neighbourhood Watch by delivering their leaflets.

As part of my Derbyshire County Council responsibilities I attend many of the Parish Council meetings in this area, because I feel that our Parish Councils are the backbone of local democracy.

M: 07773 744686 (Derbyshire County Council)
T: 01629 761100 (Derbyshire Dales District Council)
E: Email Susan (DCC)
E: Email Susan (DDDC)

John Whitby MP

I hold regular online and face-to-face surgeries around the constituency to discuss the issues that matter to you.

To request as appointment please send an email to: john.whitby.mp@parliament.uk or write to the following address.

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John Whitby MP
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA

E: Email John
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John Hopkins

My wife and I moved to Baslow in April 2023 to be closer to family members. I served on the council in my previous community and so I welcomed the opportunity to join Baslow and Bubnell Parish Council to represent this community, to help the village and to get to know people. I hope I’ll be able to increasingly contribute to the good work of the parish council.

I am married to Kathleen and we have two grown children and six grandchildren. After graduating from Nottingham University my career has been in Education. Initially teaching in Derby, then Norfolk and then 17 years as Head of a Welsh High school.

This was followed by 12 years as a consultant/schools inspector working mainly in the UAE. I maintain my interest in education as a governor in two local primary schools.

I am an active member of Bakewell Rotary club, currently chairing youth activities.

‘Wyndham’
Derwent Drive
Baslow
DE45 1RS

T: 01246 946187
E: Email John