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 Council to explore High Street Rental Auction powers Councillor Oliur Rahman BEM inquired about the timeline for utilising these powers during the Council meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Councillor James Potts, Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Planning, confirmed that the public consultation on the matter has concluded and that further information...
- Islington Executive backs new strategy for tackling empty shops Councillor James Potts, Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Planning, presented the report, highlighting that Caledonian Road has the highest vacancy rate of shop units in the borough. He...
- Islington Council Confirms Executive and Committee Appointments for Municipal Year Councillor Una O'Halloran: Leader of the Council, with responsibilities including Overall Leadership, Resilience and Civil emergencies business continuity, Communications, Strategic partnerships...
- Upper St. Restaurant Seeks Later Hours Amid Police, Resident Concerns The Licensing Sub Committee C, comprised of Councillor Valerie Bossman-Quarshie, Councillor Joseph Croft, and Councillor James Potts, will consider the application, taking into account the...
- Aubert Park Residents Object to New Restaurant's Alcohol Licence The Licensing Sub Committee C, which included Councillor Valerie Bossman-Quarshie, Councillor Joseph Croft, and Councillor James Potts, will consider the application and the representations made...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings James was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Islington Council appoints new Permanent Chief Finance Officer
- Islington Executive to consider residents' financial resilience report
- Islington Executive makes appointments to outside bodies
- Council to enhance stock condition surveys for EPCs
- Islington Executive reviews play spaces and services report