Councillor Martin Leach represents Batchwood Ward on St Albans District Council and is leader of the Labour group on the council.

Martin grew up in Batchwood, attending Margaret Wix school and living with his family on Green Lane and then Langley Crescent. He now lives in the Fleetville area with his wife Patricia and their toddler Thomas. With a keen interest in local politics, Martin graduated from university with a degree in Political Science. He started his working life in the outpatients department at St Albans City Hospital before moving into market research. Today he is self employed and works in St Albans.