Gemma Townsend

Gemma Townsend is the Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Lewisham Deptford. Gemma currently lives in Crofton Park in the heart of the constituency.
Background
Gemma grew up in Wapping in the East End. She studied Sociology at the University of Manchester and has lived across London including Deptford.
Through her career, Gemma has significant experience in education, youth crime, housing, health and social care and claims to have learnt from experts in those areas . She has been volunteering with her local youth offending team since spring 2007 and also volunteers with the charity Age Concern.
Political Career
Gemma was a council candidate in Deptford in the 2006 local elections. She was the Conservative Association Deputy Chairman in Deptford from 2007 to 2009.
Policies and Views
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 has campaigned for local authorities to be more resourceful and provide significantly better services, she will ensure her campaign holds Lewisham Council to account.
Personal Life
In her spare time Gemma enjoys travelling, she once worked as a volunteer teacher in El Salvador. She has travelled in Central and South America, South Africa and Asia. Gemma is also a keen cyclist and cycles to work.
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