The Ladywell Team
Parliamentary Candidate: Gemma Townsend
Gemma is a native Londoner, who grew up in Wapping in the East End. Since graduating from the University of Manchester where she studied Sociology, she has lived all over London including Deptford where she was a candidate in the 2006 local elections. Gemma has been the Conservative Association Deputy Chairman in Deptford since the beginning of 2007.
Currently Gemma works for the GLA dealing with policing and crime issues for the Conservative Assembly Members, where she works closely with the Deputy Mayor for Policing. She has previously worked in a number of social policy and research roles for Southwark Council, Ofsted and Populus.
Over the years Gemma has been proud to have had an impact on policies to improve standards in education, youth crime, housing, health and social care and has learnt a great deal from a wide range of practitioners in the field. She has been volunteering with her local youth offending team since spring 2007 and also volunteers with the charity Age Concern.
Gemma is particularly concerned by the levels of violent crime in Lewisham. She will also be campaigning on regeneration, transport and education. Having worked in local government, Gemma is adamant that local authorities could be more resourceful and provide significantly better services, she will ensure her campaign holds Lewisham Council to account.
Jon Haley:
Jonathon is a lawyer who has lived in South East London (Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays) for nearly 10 years. He has particular interests in environmental and natural resource issues having studied Oceanography (BSc) and Environmental Studies (MSc) at university. His other interests include horse racing and scuba diving.
Alando Spaulding:
Alando has lived in the Lewisham area for 6 years. He developed his political interests through Lord Peter Walker who helped him get involved in his local party. Alando was involved in Boris Johnson’s campaign, and works for a City law firm as a hospitality deputy manager. Alando is particularly interested in youth crime and helping young people. He would like to see better transport for the local community.
Mark Watson:
Mark originally from Newcastle-upon-Tyne moved to Lewisham 13 years ago. He has a Masters degree from London Southbank University and is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. He has had a successful management career working for several blue chip organisations and last year joined the NHS where he is now the Deputy Director of HR at Whipps Cross University Hospital. Mark is particularly interested in the economy and reforming public services.
Ladywell Links
- Parlimentary Candidate: Gemma Townsend
- Conservative Party Website
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Greater London Authority
- Who is eligible to vote?
- How to apply for a postal or proxy vote
- Hilly Fields
- Ladywell Leisure Centre
- Ladywell Local History
