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.

Heidi Marshall

Heidi is a Chartered Accountant and a director at Dodd & Co. The firm employs 155 people over their two sites in Penrith and Carlisle. Her clients range from dentists, restaurants, vets to various retail and service businesses. Heidi is known for her unrivalled approach to client care, she likes to get to know her clients, find out what their aims and aspirations are ? and help them to make it happen.

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 council?s portfolio holder for organisation and external relations, which included liaising with the business community in Eden?s 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, Penrith. David is a director of Penrith Partnership and a member of Penrith Chamber of Trade and Commerce.

Stephen Clarke

Stephen is the manager of eCiggy on Middlegate and helps with the family business in Little Dockray. His mission is to talk to local business owners to understand their concerns and requirements. Stephen is keen to ensure the B.I.D. is taking an active, relevant part in promoting and developing Penrith. The Town Centre is close to Stephen?s heart. He has lived in the middle of the town for 18 years and so had a good understanding of both the daytime and the night time economy.

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.

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.