Councillor · Islington
Councillor James Potts
- Executive Member for Inclusive Economy & Planning
- Vice-Chair, Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee
- Stories naming James
- 14
- Meetings we covered
- 13
- Latest story
- 23 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor James Potts presented a ten-year plan for inclusive economic growth. He highlighted the approval of a social value statement to leverage council spending for tangible benefits. The councillor also expressed strong support for a proposal for temporary stewardship of the Holloway Women's Building and encouraged constructive engagement with developers. He outlined a multi-faceted approach to reducing NEET levels and improving young people's access to opportunities, acknowledging the impact of AI on the job market. Councillor Potts stated the council would promote the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration and encourage resident participation. He confirmed that further information regarding the potential use of High Street Rental Auction powers would be shared. The councillor also presented a report on tackling empty shops and expressed optimism about the potential of these powers.
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Stories naming Councillor James Potts
- Islington launches ten-year plan for inclusive economic growth Councillor James Potts, Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Planning, presented the plan, stating that while Islington is a significant economic hub, its opportunities are not always accessible to all residents. The plan aims to bridge this gap by focusing on nine key areas:
- Islington Council approves social value statement Councillor James Potts, Executive Member for Inclusive Economy & Planning, highlighted the approval of the statement during the Executive meeting. The statement aims to ensure that the council's...
- Islington Council supports Holloway Women's Building proposal Councillor Devon Osborne raised the issue, inquiring if the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Planning, Councillor James Potts, would formally support a proposal by a coalition of women's...
- Islington Youth Council questions council on NEET reduction strategies During a recent council meeting, Young Mayor Zackariya Yahya questioned Councillor James Potts, Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Planning, about actions to reduce NEET levels and improve...
- Islington Council to promote Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration During a council meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Councillor Claire Zammit questioned Councillor James Potts, Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Planning, about the potential positive...
From meetings they attended
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- Islington Council approves £2.4bn housing improvement plan
- Islington Council to trial fortnightly residual waste collection
- Islington Council approves joint procurement for disabled children's short breaks
- Islington Council backs judicial review of Mayor's housing plans
- Islington Council vows to fight extremism and racism in memory of Jo Cox and Sir David Amess