Dr Louise Upton was born in Shropshire, coming to Oxford in late 1980s to read Biochemistry at New College. She spent several years in Paris before returning to Oxford in 1998 as a Research Scientist at the University, and now also teaches neuroscience at Christ Church. She has been a member of OPT since 2010 living in the Old Marston Conservation Area. 

Louise was elected as a City Councillor in 2013 and has chaired the West Area Planning Committee since 2015. She is now Cabinet Member for Planning and Healthier Communities.