David Watts

David was born in Batley, Yorkshire, in 1966. He grew
up in Yorkshire and in Malawi, Central Africa.

David studied law at Huddersfield Polytechnic, and then
did his Solicitors Final Exams at the College of Law in
London. He completed a Master of Science degree in
Criminal Justice Studies at Leicester University in 1998,
and is currently undertaking a part time PhD.

David is an associate Partner at one of the regions
largest firms of solicitors, and as well as practicing law
provides a substantial amount of training for other
solicitors.

David was first elected to Broxtowe Council in 1999 to
represent the Stapleford North ward. Following boundary
changes in 2003 he was re-elected for the Bramcote
Ward, and is now the chair of the Development Control
committee.

Away from work David is a keen musician, playing the
guitar and piano. He is fan of most sports, especially
football and motor racing, and during 2003 he qualified
for his scuba divers licence. His favourite sorts of music
are Mods, Northern Soul and light rock, and his favourite
current artists are The Corrs, Avril Lavigne, Oasis, Paul
Weller and Pink.

David is a Methodist Local preacher and is the
leader of the Youth fellowship at Grangewood
Methodist Church.

David is married to Gill, and they live with their cat in
Bramcote.