Meet The Team

Chair
The idea for Carbon Neutral Northleach came whilst Peter was watching cricket with his friend Richard, a lecturer on environmental management at the University of Southampton.
Peter’s background is in sports and leisure management and ran his own consultancy business from both the Old Bakery and the Old Police Station. Despite selling the business, retirement was short-lived and he now works part-time for a company operating sport, leisure and cultural facilities across the country.
Peter and Mary moved to Northleach in 1993 and brought up their three children here. They love the town and local area and want to do their bit to keep it green and reduce their carbon footprint.
Top Tip
Make one less car journey a week by combining reasons for a trip. And drive a few miles slower on motorways!
Inspired by …
Excellence, and those people who are amongst the best at what they do and keep on doing it like Bruce Springsteen.

Treasurer, Policy & Strategy Group
Joining as a member at the inaugural meeting of Carbon Neutral Northleach in January 2020, Mark sees this as the best opportunity to continue the voluntary work he began in his previous home district of West Somerset, where he became chairman of the Forum 21 community group promoting sustainable living.
Mark and Sue moved to Northleach in 2013 to be closer to their two daughters who had returned from living abroad to raise their families in the UK. He now serves on the Town Council as chairman of the Finance and General Resources Committee, and he has volunteered as a warden at Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust’s Greystones Farm Nature Reserve since 2016.
Top Tip
Walk whenever you can. It costs only the soles of your shoes, improves your health, promotes clean air, and gives you the opportunity to meet people who you might otherwise pass by in your car.
Inspired by
The actions of others who selflessly give their time and energy for the benefit of their community and environment.

Energy Advisor
Being a relative newcomer to Northleach, moving to the town in early 2020, Matt received a flyer through the door about Carbon Neutral Northleach. Having been in the energy industry for over 35 years, the first 20 with British Gas and the last 12 working in the renewable energy industry, he felt he could offer the benefit of his experience to the group. Matt feels passionately about reducing carbon emissions and also loves his new home town.
It made sense to join and work with the group for the greater good for Northleach and the wider community.
Matt lives with Karen, a born and bred Northleach girl. He enjoys karaoke (where he met Karen), quizzing, keeping fit and watching Man City.
Top Tip
When we have snow, take a look at your roof, if your snow goes quicker than your neighbours, you need to improve your loft insulation.
Inspired by
People who step up to a challenge and give it their best.

Policy and Strategy Group
As soon as Rita saw that a new group called Carbon Neutral Northleach had been formed, she joined up and offered her help. Being part of a community effort felt like a positive action rather than feeling overwhelmed by trying to Save the Planet and Reduce Carbon Emissions alone!
Rita’s background is in sales and worked in the travel industry for many years. She moved to Northleach with her husband and two daughters in 1995 and felt immediately at home in the town and the beautiful surrounding area.
Top Tip
Reduce food waste and ditch the cling film. Store food in re-usable containers with lids!
Inspired by …
Young people and the energy and ideas they bring to the debate on the environment. If it wasn’t for Greta …

Born and educated in Scotland but feet firmly planted in the Cotswolds, she is the Founder and Director of IPR Communications, a bespoke PR and Marketing agency. With over 20 years’ experience in this field, she has a natural ability to grasp key messages and convert them into clever, professional, and canny communications.
Kathryn understands that as a business professional, you are so caught up in your day to day role that you can sometimes forget what exactly you are trying to do and say. This is where IPR comes in, to clear the fog and allow for effective communications.
As we all seek to do our own wee bit towards a more sustainable, carbon-free home, Kathryn is delighted to be part of the CNN voluntary committee to help plan for a greener future.

I have a passionate belief that engineering can keep people mobile and warm without causing irreversible damage to the earth
Top Tip
Set yourself a ‘10% target’. Something you can measure and control. 10% less mileage. 10% less waste. 10% less electricity. Whatever works for you
Inspired by
It is worth trying - as we can make a difference. We have had successes before. Cleaner rivers. Ozone repair. End of coal fired power stations