David has lived with his family in Birchwood for 37 years. He is a chemistry graduate and has worked in a wide variety of marketing roles. He was a governor at Locking Stumps school for 6 years. As a town councillor, he has worked extensively to resolve resident issues.

He put together an extensive resident survey and strategic plan and has worked for tenant rights with Your Housing Group. As chair of trustees at Birchwood Youth and Community Centre he has transformed its finances and brought more activities to residents. David has done a wide variety of voluntary work including in suicide prevention, as a volunteer mentor and as a governor at Warrington Hospital.