Labour People
Press releases...
Coalition cuts to housing benefit
Local children campaign on health hazard
Address mix up alert
Call for York to follow Selby lead
Shadow cabinet announced
Bollard problem solution imminent
Alexander announced as Labour leader
Tenants’ new protection
New affordable housing complete
Labour strategy for greener homes
New job hope for young unemployed
Mould story prompts further complaints
Dance troupe leads new health campaign
Minister in York to witness local housing innovation
Removal of family housing must stop
Tracey Simpson-Laing
Deputy Leader of the Labour Group
Councillor - Acomb Ward
Personal Details
- Tracey has represented Acomb Ward since 1999. Tracey's areas of interest are planning, transport, housing and disability issues. She has been the Labour Spokesperson for both Planning and Transport and Housing and Adult Social Services, and sits as a member of the Local Development Framework Working Group and several Scrutiny Committees.
- Tracey is also a Governor of Carr Infants School and Treasurer of both Poppleton Road Out of School Club and Friends of Back Park.
- Born in York, Tracey attended Fishergate Primary, Mill Mount and York College. In recent years she has qualified as an NVQ Assessor in Care and obtained a BSc and MA through the Open University. Tracey currently works part-time as an office manager in the local office of a national charity and also as a relief staff member in a residential unit for adults with acquired brain injuries. She is married to Iain who together have a daughter, Niamh, who attends a local primary school.
- Tracey takes part in the Brazilian martial art Capoeira and is a lifelong supporter of Liverpool Football Club
Official Council Details
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