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
- Councillor Nurullah Turan Appointed Vice-Chair of Islington Licensing Sub-Committee D Licensing Sub-Committee B: Councillor Bashir Ibrahim (Chair), Councillor Marian Spall (Vice-Chair), and Councillor Nick Wayne. Licensing Sub-Committee C: Councillor Valerie Bossman-Quarshie (Chair), Councillor Joseph Croft (Vice-Chair), and Councillor James Potts.
- Islington Council to Debate Support for Private Renters Councillor James Potts spoke in support of the motion, sharing his personal experience as a private renter in Islington for ten years. He noted that he has spent tens of thousands of pounds on...
- Islington Committee to Scrutinise Net Zero Progress Chaired by Councillor Ruth Hayes, the committee also includes Councillor James Potts (Reading Champion), Councillor Tricia Clarke, Councillor Troy Gallagher (Small Business, Co-ops & Social...
- Islington Committee to Review Cleaner Streets Report The committee membership for 2025-26 includes Councillor Ruth Hayes (Chair), Councillor James Potts (Reading Champion), Councillor Tricia Clarke, Councillor Troy Gallagher (Small Business, Co-ops &...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings James was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Cally Liveable Neighbourhood gets green light with road appropriation
- New framework for supported housing and floating support approved
- Islington Council Appoints Independent Panel Members for School Admissions and Exclusion Appeals
- Permanent Chief Finance Officer Appointed for Islington Council
- Outgoing Islington Mayor Reflects on Year of Service