Timothy Birt is a well-known town councillor in Dereham, who is now stepping up to contest the Mid Norfolk seat. He is a 45-year old self-employed electronics engineer with a special interest in buildings, energy and transport. Recently, he has developed a fast electric sports car for the Ecotricity company, but his more usual work includes medical and industrial test equipment. Timothy is married and has lived in the area for nearly 20 years. He has two children who both attend local state schools.