Deirdre Newham was appointed to the Board of the Corporation in April 2011. Having held a number of important public positions, Deirdre Newham is a well known and respected figure in the local area. Since 2007, she has Chaired the Northamptonshire Police Authority and is also Chair of the Governors’ Board for the University of Northampton. Other previous roles include managing the Northampton Citizens Advice Bureau.