Penhill Ward (Parishes of Aysgarth and District,
(Bishopdale, Newbiggin and Thoralby Wards), Burton-cum-Walden,
Carlton Highdale, Carlton Town and West Witton)
Party: The Independents
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High Barn
Carlton-in-Coverdale
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 4BD
Tel: (01969) 640 566
Mobile: (07817) 778 178
Email:
cllr.m.wilkes@richmondshire.gov.uk
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Committees
Local Development Framework Working Group
Hello and welcome to my webpages. My name is Matthew Wilkes
representing Penhill Ward. This is a rural ward with small
villages and livestock farms. It also includes a number of
businesses and a growing trend of homeworkers. Penhill also
has a large tourist interest as it lies within the Yorkshire Dales
National Park.
Personal Background
I live in Carlton in Coverdale with my wife Dinah and her two
children. I work on various farms as an agricultural
contractor.
I grew up in Derbyshir in the Peak District National Park and
spent many years involved in Young Farmers Clubs.
I moved to North Yorkshire in 1989 to Kidstones Farm,
Bishopdale, whilst there I took an active role in the Community as
Thoralby Village Hall Chairman. I moved to Carlton in 2001
having sold the farm. I have been a past Chairman of Carlton
Parish Council.
Council Background
I have been a Parish Councillor 6 years and on the 5 May 2011
was elected to the District Council.
Other Interests
Chairman of Coverdale Youth and Community Project
Chairman of Coverdale Enhancement Group
Member of Carlton Water Supply Maintenance Committee
Supporter of Coverdale Community Pub Project
Coverdale Memorial Hall Committee
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