David Goodwin, Guildford South West

David Goodwin was elected County Councillor for Guildford South West in May 2005.

David moved from East London in 1995 to Guildford town centre where he lives with his wife Angela and daughter Francesca. He is particularly keen on getting involved with transport issues, such as trying to reduce speed in Guildford town and to improve road safety and maintenance.

As a County Councillor, David Goodwin has the following roles:

• Member of SCC's Safer & Stronger Communities Select Committee;

• Spokesperson for Transportation and member of SCC's Transportation Select Committee;

• Member of SCC's Local Committee in Guildford.

In 1999 David Goodwin was elected as a Borough Councillor for Friary & St Nicolas, which together with part of Onslow forms the division he now represents as a County Councillor. David is a member of Guildford BC's Planning and Licensing Committee and has been appointed by the Borough Council as a member of the Early Years Children's Centre in Stoke Hill and York Road.

Away from Council business, David is a self-employed German-speaking tour guide, a role he has carried out for more than 15 years. He enjoys sport and is an avid quiz goer!