Susan is from a Peak District farming family and has spent her working life in public service. She became a district councillor for Derbyshire Dales District Council in 2015 and is currently the deputy leader.

During this last year she have been what can only be described as a small cog in the big wheel of the community - helping those elderly or isolated people in our local area.

Susan is also currently working some shifts as part of the Covid vaccination programme

She likes to be physically active - cycling and walking. A particular bugbear of Susan's is litter and she can often be found with a bag in hand collecting all manner of rubbish.

The projects that Barry Lewis has put on his latest blog, Susan is so enthused with - the green agenda and climate change are matters that dealt with now will affect generations to come.

Support for local businesses is imperative - in her own small way Susan has tried to continue to use local businesses during lockdown. She is really looking forward to a successful, and safe, re-opening of the economy.