Tracey Crouch

About Tracey

Born in 1975, Tracey grew up and was educated in Kent. As the daughter of a social worker and insurance broker, Tracey left Kent to study Law at Hull University when after graduation she accidentally found herself working as a researcher to a Conservative MP rather than training to become a solicitor.

After two years of working in Parliament (1996-1998) for various MPs including Michael Howard, Tracey left to work as a political consultant where she represented clients ranging from a major chocolate manufacturer, financial institutions and members of the chemical industry, through to slimming groups and pet charities.

In 2003, Tracey was asked to return to Parliament to become Chief of Staff to the Shadow Education Secretary Damian Green, before moving to become Chief of Staff to Shadow Home Secretary David Davis shortly after. Having seen David Davis' majority treble in the 2005 General Election, Tracey once again left Parliament to work in the City for insurance giant Norwich Union and its FTSE parent Aviva, where she remains today.

Tracey was selected for Chatham & Aylesford in November 2006.

Tracey is a keen sports enthusiast and since 'retiring' from playing football has become a FA qualified football coach. Tracey likes reading, travelling, listening to an eclectic music collection, and eating!

About C & A Constituency

Chatham and Aylesford Parliamentary Constituency was created at the 1997 General Election, taking in communities from the former Tonbridge & Malling and Mid Kent constituencies. The area is divided between two local councils, with two thirds of voters living in Medway Unitary Authority and the remaining third in Tonbridge & Malling Borough.

As well as the Chatham wards of Chatham Central, Luton & Wayfield, Lordswood & Capstone, Princes Park and Walderslade the constituency also includes the town of Snodland along with Larkfield, Ditton, Aylesford, Eccles, Burham, Wouldham and Blue Bell Hill.

At the last local elections, held in May 2007, the Conservative Party retained control of both Medway and Tonbridge & Malling councils and also won a clear majority of seats within the Chatham & Aylesford Constituency. In total there are 17 Conservative, 6 Labour and 5 LibDem councillors. Click here for councillors contact details.

About Chatham & Aylesford Conservative Association

The Chatham & Aylesford Conservative Association represents the interests of the Conservative Party within the constituency. We run our own campaigns, select candidates for every type of elected office (from Parish Councils to Parliament) and raise funds through a wide variety of social events (such as barbeques, quiz nights, "hot pot" suppers and a regular dinners with interesting guest speakers such as the Shadow Home Secretary, David Davis, and the leading political blogger, Iain Dale).

We share office and administrative facilities with the other two Medway constituencies of Gillingham & Rainham and Rochester & Strood. The office is open from 9am - 1pm weekdays with answer-phone and email forwarding facilities in operation at other times:

Members of the Chatham & Aylesford Conservative Association meet annually to elect the Management Committee and the Executive Council. The present Management Committee comprises:

The President is the Association's "ambassador" within the wider community. The Chairman is responsible for overall direction and strategy whilst the two Deputy Chairmen each have designated responsibilities specified within their titles. Each of the Deputy Chairmen has two assistants to share their workload. These four principal Officers, along with their "assistants" comprise the Management Committee. This group is accountable to the Executive Council which is the governing body of the Association and meets four times a year.

For further information on the work of the local Conservative Association please visit our website from which you can also download a membership application form.

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