Peter Kemp

Peter is a native of Edinburgh who moved to the North East in 1962. He has extensive experience in the local government sector having been Director of Finance and Chief Executive of Tynedale Council until his retirement in 2002. He was a national advisor to the Association of District Councils covering the areas of tourism and regeneration.

Since retirement Peter has continued to be involved in number of projects including Chairman of the community owned Forum Cinema in Hexham; a member of the Board of Core Music, a not for profit company; and Chairman of the Board of Northumberland Tourism Area Tourism Partnership.

His hobbies include golf, walking, watercolours, and looking after his granddaughter.