Deputy Mayor of the London Borough of Bromley - biography
Councillor Gemma Turrell is one of the Councillors for Shortlands and Park Langley ward. She has lived in the borough since 2018 with her husband and her two beloved cats – Odysseus and Phryne both named after her love of Greek mythology and history.
Gemma was first elected to the council in May 2024. As well as representing Shortlands and Park Langley Gemma has also had the privilege of serving as the Executive Assistant on the Environment Portfolio where she oversaw projects such as the desilting of Kelsey Park lakes, monitoring ‘Fix My Street’ and the implementation of the new booking system at Churchfields Recycling and Reuse Centre.
The first in her family to attend University, Gemma graduated in 2013 and since graduation she found her calling working in administrative roles in the Occupational Health field. Gemma moved to the borough in 2018 because of the beautiful open spaces and the balance between a London lifestyle and a more rural lifestyle which she so missed since moving to London from the village she spent her formative years in.
Gemma is honoured to have been appointed the Deputy Mayor of Bromley for 2025-26 Civic Year and wishes to ensure the incredible volunteers across the community are part of the borough’s 60th birthday celebrations. Gemma has a keen interest in the world and people around her and she is eager to meet as many residents and community groups as possible to celebrate and learn more about our wonderful borough!
In her spare time, Gemma enjoys hiking around Bromley, reading, visiting museums, exhibitions & historical sites. Gemma likes a challenge and wishes to undertake the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal in the next few years.