Role

Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Planning

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Islington's Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Planning is currently focused on embedding social value and supporting community initiatives.

Islington Council's Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Planning, Councillor James Potts, is currently involved in embedding social value into council activities, following the Executive committee's endorsement of the Social Value Statement on 17 September 2026. This statement aims to integrate social value into all commissioning and procurement, focusing on five key themes including economy and employment.

In July 2026, the council formally supported a proposal for a Women's Building on the former Holloway prison site, a matter Councillor Potts was asked to formally support. Also in July 2026, Councillor Potts confirmed the council's commitment to promoting the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to foster creativity and resident participation.

The Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Planning is an Islington Council role responsible for matters concerning the borough's inclusive economy and planning. The role involves overseeing policies and initiatives that aim to deliver benefits for residents, communities, and local businesses.

Key facts

  1. Islington Council's Executive committee endorsed the Social Value Statement on 17 September 2026. Source
  2. Islington Council formally supported a proposal for a Women's Building on the former Holloway prison site on 2 July 2026. Source
  3. Islington Council committed to promoting the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration on 2 July 2026. Source
  4. Councillor James Potts is the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Planning. Source 1 Source 2
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  3. Islington Council to promote Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration Islington Council has committed to promoting the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, aiming to inspire creativity and engagement among its residents. Islington 3 July 2026