Peter was re-appointed as an Independent Member for Cleveland Police Authority in June 2008 after serving on the Authority since 2004. In March 2009 Peter was elected as Vice Chairman for the Authority and as part of his role he supports Police Authority Members with their appraisals. Peter is a retired Emergency Service Manager from within the Gas Industry and also a retired Lifeboat Coxswain. He is married with 3 grown up children.
Peter is a non-executive Director within Redcar and Cleveland Primary Care Trust.
Peter is a keen fisherman, Chairman of Saltburn Sea Angling Club and a Member of Great Ayton Fly Fishing Club.