Trevor comes from Ilminster in Somerset. He went to Durham and Leeds Universities and has an MSc in geophysics. He first became involved in Liberal politics whilst in Leeds, campaigning with the local party on housing.

After graduating he worked as an archaeologist, excavating sites in England, Scotland, Wales, France, Germany, Holland, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Norway,  Australia, Peru, Iraq and Turkey. Whilst digging in Bulgaria he met Olga, a Russian journalist, and they were married in Leningrad in 1991. They have three daughters.

In 1992 he qualified as a driving instructor and ran Hilperton Driving School until 2016. He was elected to West Wilts District Council in 1995 and re-elected in 1999, 2003 and 2007.  He also represented the Whorwellsdown division of Wiltshire County Council from 2001 to 2005.

In 2009 he was elected to the new Wiltshire Council, representing the villages of Holt, Monkton Farleigh, South Wraxall and Staverton.  Following the boundary changes in 2021 he now represents Atworth, Holt and Staverton.

Trevor is also a member of Hilperton Parish Council.

Other activities:

Independent Custody Visitor, Melksham

Car and Bus Driver, Trowbridge Link Scheme

Member of RUH readers panel

Speedwatch team leader

Exams Invigilator, St Laurence School

Trustee Wiltshire Rural Music

CPRE Best Kept Villages judge

Member Wiltshire Police Out of Court Disposal Scrutiny Panel