Your Councillors

Local Councillors are elected by the community to decide how the council should carry out its various activities. They represent public interest as well as individuals living within the ward in which he or she has been elected to serve a term of office.

The Council has 39 District Councillors elected in 25 wards.

The Conservative Group, working with independent Councillors Richard Bright, Mark Salt, Andrew Staham and Graham Elliott, currently has control of the Council. The political makeup of the Council is as follows

Conservative - 17 seats

Liberal Democrats - 7 seats

Labour - 4 seats

Green/Independent 3 seats

Social Democratic - 1 seat

Independent - 5 seats

Vacancy - 2 seat

Councillors are not paid a salary for their work, but they do receive allowances. By law, all members of the Council are required to complete a declaration of interest form, the details of which are published annually.

To find your councillor please use the below links:

Councillor
Photograph Councillor Political party Ward
photo of Jacqueline Allison

Jacqueline Allison

4 Derby Road, Doveridge, Ashbourne, DE6 5JL

Home: 01889 565943

Home mobile: 07967778920

Work: jacqueline.allison@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Green/Independent
(Green/Independent)
Doveridge and Sudbury
photo of Robert Archer

Robert Archer

5 The Fairways, Clifton, Ashbourne, DE6 2GG

Home mobile: 07970 819644

Work: robert.archer@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats
(Liberal Democrats)
Ashbourne South
photo of Jason Atkin

Jason Atkin

Deputy Civic Chairman

28 Olympian Way, Darley Dale, DE4 2GX

Home: 01629 258834

Work mobile: 07970337175

Home mobile: 07866742146

Work: jason.atkin@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Darley Dale
photo of Richard Bright

Richard Bright

c/o Democratic Services, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Matlock, DE4 3NN

Work: richard.bright@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Social Democratic Party
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Hulland
photo of Matt Buckler

Matt Buckler

173 Starkholmes Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA

Home: 01629 580926

Home mobile: 07717 336186

Work: matthew.buckler@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Green/Independent
(Green/Independent)
Stanton
photo of Sue Bull

Sue Bull

Chairman of the Council

53 Greenway, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EF

Home mobile: 07765 276571

Work: sue.bull@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Ashbourne North
photo of Martin Burfoot

Martin Burfoot

12 Megdale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3JW

Home: 01629584301

Work: martin.burfoot@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats
(Liberal Democrats)
Matlock All Saints
photo of Sue Burfoot

Sue Burfoot

12 Megdale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3JW

Home: 01629 584301

Work: sue.burfoot@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats
(Liberal Democrats)
Matlock All Saints
photo of Neil Buttle

Neil Buttle

c/o Democratic Services, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Bank Road, Matlock, DE4 3NN

Home mobile: 07470 170638

Work: neil.buttle@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Green/Independent
(Green/Independent)
Tideswell
photo of David Chapman

David Chapman

The Green, Chelmorton, Derbyshire, SK17 9SL

Home: 0129885067

Work: david.chapman@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Hartington and Taddington
photo of Paul Cruise

Paul Cruise

c/o Democratic Services, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Matlock, DE4 3NN

Work: paul.cruise@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats
(Liberal Democrats)
Matlock St Giles
photo of Tom Donnelly

Tom Donnelly

5 Wyaston Gardens, Willow Meadow Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1HH

Home: 01335 343580

Home mobile: 07958 565488

Work: thomas.donnelly@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Ashbourne South
photo of Graham Elliott

Graham Elliott

Civic Chairman

Sunnyside, Conksbury Ave, Youlgrave, DE45 1WQ

Home: 01629636318

Work: graham.elliott@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Independent
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Lathkill and Bradford
photo of Richard FitzHerbert

Richard FitzHerbert

Tissington Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA

Home: 01335 352205

Home mobile: 07836782439

Work: richard.fitzherbert@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Dovedale and Parwich
photo of Steve Flitter

Steve Flitter

14 Hurst Rise, Matlock, DE4 3EP

Home: 01629 582065

Work: steve.flitter@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats
(Liberal Democrats)
Matlock St Giles
photo of Helen Froggatt

Helen Froggatt

23 Stanton View, Bakewell, DE45 1ES

Home mobile: 07938 550750

Work: helen.froggatt@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Calver
photo of Chris Furness

Chris Furness

High Low, Hungry Lane, Bradwell, Hope Valley, S33 9JD

Home: 01433 621811

Work: chris.furness@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Bradwell
photo of Clare Gamble

Clare Gamble

Home mobile: 07403704554

Work: clare.gamble@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Independent
(Independent)
Litton and Longstone
photo of Dawn Greatorex

Dawn Greatorex

6 King Street, Middleton by Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 ND

Home: 01629 356661

Work: dawn.greatorex@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour)
Wirksworth
photo of Alyson Hill

Alyson Hill

C/O Democratic Services, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, DE4 3NN

Home mobile: 077794 27921

Work: alyson.hill@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Bakewell
photo of Susan Hobson

Susan Hobson

Deputy Leader of the Council

11 Over Road, Baslow, DE45 1PL

Home: 01246 582447

Work: susan.hobson@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Chatsworth
photo of David Hughes

David Hughes

1 Rockside Steps, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3HB

Home: 01629584375

Home mobile: 07711898080

Work: david.hughes@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats
(Liberal Democrats)
Matlock St Giles
photo of Stuart Lees

Stuart Lees

19 Sturston Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1BA

Home: 01335 344598

Home mobile: 07970 847758

Work: stuart.lees@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Ashbourne North
photo of Michele Morley

Michele Morley

Loxley, 9 High Street, Doveridge, DE6 5NA

Home: 01889 562728

Work: michele.morley@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Brailsford
photo of Tony Morley

Tony Morley

Loxley, 9 High Street, Doveridge, DE6 5NA

Home mobile: 077711 600913

Work: tony.morley@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Norbury
photo of Dermot Murphy

Dermot Murphy

39 Stanton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1SH

Work: dermot.murphy@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Masson
photo of Peter O'Brien

Peter O'Brien

Rosedene, Sir William Hill Rd, Grindleford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 2HS

Home: 01433639683

Work: peter.obrien@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Labour
(Independent)
Hathersage and Eyam
photo of Mike Ratcliffe

Mike Ratcliffe

47 Yokecliffe Crescent, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4ER

Home: 01629 823023

Home mobile: 07581 862683

Work: mike.ratcliffe@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour)
Wirksworth
photo of Janet Rose

Janet Rose

c/o Democratic Services, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, DE4 3NN

Work: janet.rose@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Carsington Water
photo of Mark Salt

Mark Salt

Holmebank, Chesterfield Road, Two Dales, DE4 2EZ

Home: 01629 732849

Home mobile: 07920462880

Work: mark.salt@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Independent
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Darley Dale
photo of Andrew Shirley

Andrew Shirley

Vice Chairman of the Council

Collycroft House, Clifton, Ashbourne, DE6 2GN

Home: 01335 345817

Work: andrew.shirley@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Clifton and Bradley
photo of Peter Slack

Peter Slack

31 Chapel Lane, Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 NF

Home: 01629 823359

Work: peter.slack@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour)
Wirksworth
photo of Andrew Statham

Andrew Statham

The Lodge, Farley Hill, Matlock, DE4 3LL

Home: 01629 581014

Work: andrew.statham@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Independent
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Darley Dale
photo of Alasdair Sutton

Alasdair Sutton

c/o Democratic Services, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, DE4 3NN

Work mobile: 07967 819554

Work: alasdair.sutton@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Bakewell
photo of Colin Swindell

Colin Swindell

Laburnum Cottage, Well Street, Elton, DE4 2BY

Home mobile: 07816 986956

Work: colin.swindell@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Independent
(Independent)
Winster and South Darley
photo of Steve Wain

Steve Wain

37 Rockside View, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3GP

Home mobile: 07974945310

Work: steve.wain@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats
(Liberal Democrats)
Matlock All Saints
photo of Mark Wakeman

Mark Wakeman

16 Stanton View, Bakewell, DE45 1FS

Home: 01629 312564

Home mobile: 07970 326971

Work: mark.wakeman@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Conservative
(Conservatives & Cllrs Bright, Elliott, Salt & Statham)
Bakewell