Buckinghamshire Council - Ivinghoe
Derek has lived in Cheddington since 1978 and now retired having worked in the Defence and Telecoms industry. He was elected to the District Council 2015 and subsequently represented the Ivinghoe ward with the new unitary council.
Derek has a strong sense of community having taken part in the production of the Cheddington Neighbourhood Plan. During the past 6 years Derek has supported local community projects to access funds to improve and refurbish amenities for example sports pavilions and footpaths.
Derek is an avid walker and gardener and is very keen to champion any cause that will preserve these features for ourselves and future generations.