Dr David Martin was elected as a Liberal Democrat councillor for Bathwick in May 2011.

David lives with his wife Jan in Bathwick. He has a PhD in materials physics, and is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Energy Institute. He is a freelance consultant on sustainable energy research and development.

David is a Governor at Bathwick St Mary Primary School and a committee member of the Claverton Down Community Association. He is keen on community participation in local activities, and is a World Heritage Site volunteer.

On the Council he sits on two scrutiny panels: these are Planning, Transport and Environment, and Economic and Community Development. He is also the Council’s Energy and Climate Change champion, and chairs the Environmental Sustainability Partnership Board.