Darren Broad (Chair)

Darren is Chair of Penrith BID. Darren has been working in retail for 30 years with a number of major retailers. He has worked for Argos, a general merchandise, multi-channel, digital retailer for the last 18 years. He has been Store Manager at the Penrith store for 10 years.

Dan Harding

Dan is director of both Angel Lane Chippie and Foundry 34 restaurant. As well as being a high fryer (Dan has held the national Young Fish Fryer of the Year title), he?s also a young high flyer, running both businesses . Dan is passionate about Penrith and was a central figure on the committee that made the first-ever Eden Food & Farming Festival a success this summer.

Charlie Shepherd

Charlie joined in the BID board in 2018 and represents Rotary and the charity sector. Charlie is an active member of the town and in 2019 became a councillor with Penrith Town Council.

Simon Whalley

I am a professional photographer and artist, starting to experiment with mixed media formats. My work seeks primarily to connect people with nature and to challenge environmentally destructive behaviour. I'm also developing work which highlights current concerns both locally and further afield. I am active in many networks. My work is displayed as fine art, used to enhance websites and online media, in magazines and to record outdoor events.

David Whipp

David is a councillor with Cumbria County Council. Previously David, as part of the Conservative Party, was the councillor for Penrith North Ward from May 2011. He was the councils portfolio holder for organisation and external relations, which included liaising with the business community in Edens four main market towns. As well as representing the area as a councillor, David also brings to the BID board his experience and perspective as a business owner in Penrith. He is managing director of DJKS Developments Ltd, which includes Star Fruits in Angel Lane.

Celia Atkinson

Celia is the Store Manager at M&S on King Street. She's worked for M&S for 35 years, starting out as a seasonal temporary worker in the Ladies Fashion department. She has been promoted to Store Manager and in 2018 moved to the Penrith Store.

Jamie Redman

Jamie is the owner of two businesses on Middlegate, Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe and Wright's Coffee and Ice Cream. Jamie uses social media to promote his businesses and understands the complexities of running and promoting two businesses, whilst still making sure the day job gets done.