Cllr James Potts
@jamespotts6.bsky.social
Executive Member for Inclusive Economy & Planning. Islington Labour councillor for Junction Ward.
Great morning looking for creepy crawlies at the Big City Bug Hunt in Whittington Park! 🐛🪰🪲
August 30, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Great morning looking for creepy crawlies at the Big City Bug Hunt in Whittington Park! 🐛🪰🪲
Beckton Parkrun ✅
August 29, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Beckton Parkrun ✅
Brilliant visit to Fashion Enter in Finsbury Park this morning. Great to meet the team and some of the designers in one of our affordable workspaces.
They are doing excellent work in showcasing how fashion can be less environmentally harmful whilst supporting local jobs and skills in Islington
They are doing excellent work in showcasing how fashion can be less environmentally harmful whilst supporting local jobs and skills in Islington
August 25, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Brilliant visit to Fashion Enter in Finsbury Park this morning. Great to meet the team and some of the designers in one of our affordable workspaces.
They are doing excellent work in showcasing how fashion can be less environmentally harmful whilst supporting local jobs and skills in Islington
They are doing excellent work in showcasing how fashion can be less environmentally harmful whilst supporting local jobs and skills in Islington
Lovely lunchtime helping @wandsworthlabour.bsky.social in the Trinity By-election. The Tories could control the council if Labour lose. Good luck to our candidate Shirin Georgiani 🌹
August 23, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Lovely lunchtime helping @wandsworthlabour.bsky.social in the Trinity By-election. The Tories could control the council if Labour lose. Good luck to our candidate Shirin Georgiani 🌹
My favourite fact about the ULEZ is how internet traffic dropped hugely when people who were angry about it realised they wouldn’t have to pay!
And guess what? Children’s lungs are healthier as a result.
Bold action from @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social has paid off. 👏🏻
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
And guess what? Children’s lungs are healthier as a result.
Bold action from @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social has paid off. 👏🏻
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Children's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
My favourite fact about the ULEZ is how internet traffic dropped hugely when people who were angry about it realised they wouldn’t have to pay!
And guess what? Children’s lungs are healthier as a result.
Bold action from @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social has paid off. 👏🏻
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
And guess what? Children’s lungs are healthier as a result.
Bold action from @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social has paid off. 👏🏻
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
With the return of The Championship tomorrow and @wolvesfc.bsky.social finding themselves back after several years in the Premier League, me and my good friend Dan Warren have put together Your Guide to (Most) Away Days In The Championship ⚽️
Enjoy ⬇️
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Enjoy ⬇️
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Your Guide to (Most) Away Days in the Championship 2026/27
Introduction As a new football league season is upon us, and with Wolves being in the Championship for the first time in nine years, me and my good friend Dan (who co-authored The Top 10 English Fo…
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August 13, 2026 at 6:32 AM
With the return of The Championship tomorrow and @wolvesfc.bsky.social finding themselves back after several years in the Premier League, me and my good friend Dan Warren have put together Your Guide to (Most) Away Days In The Championship ⚽️
Enjoy ⬇️
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Enjoy ⬇️
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Spot the difference.
We didn't 5x the Cycleways network in London overnight. It took vision, hard work, & the conviction to invest in green infrastructure - often in the face of vocal opposition.
In 2016, we had 90km of Cycleways. Now we're at 450km. That's progress. And we're not stopping there.
We didn't 5x the Cycleways network in London overnight. It took vision, hard work, & the conviction to invest in green infrastructure - often in the face of vocal opposition.
In 2016, we had 90km of Cycleways. Now we're at 450km. That's progress. And we're not stopping there.
August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Spot the difference.
We didn't 5x the Cycleways network in London overnight. It took vision, hard work, & the conviction to invest in green infrastructure - often in the face of vocal opposition.
In 2016, we had 90km of Cycleways. Now we're at 450km. That's progress. And we're not stopping there.
We didn't 5x the Cycleways network in London overnight. It took vision, hard work, & the conviction to invest in green infrastructure - often in the face of vocal opposition.
In 2016, we had 90km of Cycleways. Now we're at 450km. That's progress. And we're not stopping there.
Breaking News! 🚨
A new London borough is set to take over as the one with the most Wetherspoons later this year!
Find out where in a refreshed version of my blog below ⬇️
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A new London borough is set to take over as the one with the most Wetherspoons later this year!
Find out where in a refreshed version of my blog below ⬇️
jamespottsblog.wordpress.com/2024/01/07/w...
Which London Borough Has The Most Wetherspoons? – 2026 Update!
I bet you’ve never wondered which London borough has the most Wetherspoons, have you? Well, given that this topic came up in conversation and proved to be my most popular blog, being read by …
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August 3, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Breaking News! 🚨
A new London borough is set to take over as the one with the most Wetherspoons later this year!
Find out where in a refreshed version of my blog below ⬇️
jamespottsblog.wordpress.com/2024/01/07/w...
A new London borough is set to take over as the one with the most Wetherspoons later this year!
Find out where in a refreshed version of my blog below ⬇️
jamespottsblog.wordpress.com/2024/01/07/w...
I’ve given My Favourite Parkruns blog a refresh to include my recent run in Lucca, Italy where I beat my PB on a superb course! 🇮🇹👌🏻
Check it out below ⬇️
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Check it out below ⬇️
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My Favourite Parkruns
I love Parkrun, regular readers will know through my other blogs on the subject, such as when I started doing Parkrun in 2023 and when I hit the 100-milestone in 2025. In the winter, I tend to keep…
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August 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM
I’ve given My Favourite Parkruns blog a refresh to include my recent run in Lucca, Italy where I beat my PB on a superb course! 🇮🇹👌🏻
Check it out below ⬇️
jamespottsblog.wordpress.com/2026/04/03/m...
Check it out below ⬇️
jamespottsblog.wordpress.com/2026/04/03/m...
At @islington-council.bsky.social, we’re helping to get 2,000 residents into employment and apprenticeships through more work experience and paid internships and by providing additional support for those facing barriers to employment.
Find out more ⬇️
www.islington.media/news/action-...
Find out more ⬇️
www.islington.media/news/action-...
Action to support 2,000 residents into employment and apprenticeships | Islington Council News
Backed by £3.6 million of government and regional investment, Islington is deepening support to help more residents access jobs, training and apprenticeships as part of wider efforts to tackle economi...
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July 31, 2026 at 3:24 PM
At @islington-council.bsky.social, we’re helping to get 2,000 residents into employment and apprenticeships through more work experience and paid internships and by providing additional support for those facing barriers to employment.
Find out more ⬇️
www.islington.media/news/action-...
Find out more ⬇️
www.islington.media/news/action-...
I’m a big fan of the “Greetings from Archway” mural that was created as part of the Art in Archway event a couple of weeks ago. You can find it round the back of the Archway Tavern. It looks brilliant! 🎨
July 14, 2026 at 7:02 AM
I’m a big fan of the “Greetings from Archway” mural that was created as part of the Art in Archway event a couple of weeks ago. You can find it round the back of the Archway Tavern. It looks brilliant! 🎨
Bovingdon Close play area in Archway is now back open following investment from our Thriving Neighbouroods programme! 🛝
Awesome to see some community growing space being put to good use too! 🍅🥕
Awesome to see some community growing space being put to good use too! 🍅🥕
July 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Bovingdon Close play area in Archway is now back open following investment from our Thriving Neighbouroods programme! 🛝
Awesome to see some community growing space being put to good use too! 🍅🥕
Awesome to see some community growing space being put to good use too! 🍅🥕
The first rung of the career ladder has disappeared for many of our young people. 🪜
I’m determined to put it back into place.
Me at Full Council last week, responding to an important question on NEETs from Islington’s Young Mayor ⬇️
I’m determined to put it back into place.
Me at Full Council last week, responding to an important question on NEETs from Islington’s Young Mayor ⬇️
July 6, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The first rung of the career ladder has disappeared for many of our young people. 🪜
I’m determined to put it back into place.
Me at Full Council last week, responding to an important question on NEETs from Islington’s Young Mayor ⬇️
I’m determined to put it back into place.
Me at Full Council last week, responding to an important question on NEETs from Islington’s Young Mayor ⬇️
First meeting of the new Executive last night and I was pleased to present my first report on introducing High Street Rental Auctions to the Caledonian Road.
This will see us work with landlords to bring vacant shop units back into positive use for the community.
This will see us work with landlords to bring vacant shop units back into positive use for the community.
June 26, 2026 at 12:34 PM
First meeting of the new Executive last night and I was pleased to present my first report on introducing High Street Rental Auctions to the Caledonian Road.
This will see us work with landlords to bring vacant shop units back into positive use for the community.
This will see us work with landlords to bring vacant shop units back into positive use for the community.
Jersey Farm Parkrun in St. Albans was great this morning to continue my tourism streak and tick off some of the challenges! 🏃🏻
June 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Jersey Farm Parkrun in St. Albans was great this morning to continue my tourism streak and tick off some of the challenges! 🏃🏻
First pint in the newly reopened Mother Red Cap in Archway! Delighted to have played a part in campaigning to get this pub back in business for our community in Junction Ward. Cheers everyone! 🍻
June 19, 2026 at 8:39 PM
First pint in the newly reopened Mother Red Cap in Archway! Delighted to have played a part in campaigning to get this pub back in business for our community in Junction Ward. Cheers everyone! 🍻
Really interesting morning at #FutureLondon digesting the local election results and understanding what businesses think the future of the capital looks like.
June 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Really interesting morning at #FutureLondon digesting the local election results and understanding what businesses think the future of the capital looks like.
Delighted to have been appointed as the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy & Planning at Islington Council.
First day today and straight in at the deep end with Alan Milburn launching his interim report on NEETs in the borough this morning. Lots to get up to speed with!
First day today and straight in at the deep end with Alan Milburn launching his interim report on NEETs in the borough this morning. Lots to get up to speed with!
May 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Delighted to have been appointed as the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy & Planning at Islington Council.
First day today and straight in at the deep end with Alan Milburn launching his interim report on NEETs in the borough this morning. Lots to get up to speed with!
First day today and straight in at the deep end with Alan Milburn launching his interim report on NEETs in the borough this morning. Lots to get up to speed with!
5K PB in Wales! (20:55!) 🥇🏴
May 23, 2026 at 10:09 AM
5K PB in Wales! (20:55!) 🥇🏴
Very pleased to have been re-elected in Junction Ward with Sheila and Ben and proud that Islington remained a Labour borough 🌹
But I feel sad for the councillors in Islington, London and the whole country who lost their seats. We lost a lot of good community champions yesterday.
But I feel sad for the councillors in Islington, London and the whole country who lost their seats. We lost a lot of good community champions yesterday.
May 9, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Very pleased to have been re-elected in Junction Ward with Sheila and Ben and proud that Islington remained a Labour borough 🌹
But I feel sad for the councillors in Islington, London and the whole country who lost their seats. We lost a lot of good community champions yesterday.
But I feel sad for the councillors in Islington, London and the whole country who lost their seats. We lost a lot of good community champions yesterday.
Big day today! 🌹🗳️#LocalElection
May 7, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Big day today! 🌹🗳️#LocalElection
Four years since I wrote this blog about why Polling Day is great. It’s still great! Bring on today!
#LocalElections #VoteLabour 🗳️🌹
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#LocalElections #VoteLabour 🗳️🌹
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Why I Love Polling Day So Much 🗳️
Yesterday was polling day in the local council elections. Every council seat in London was up for re-election as well as thousands of others across the country. I booked the day off work and spent …
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May 7, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Four years since I wrote this blog about why Polling Day is great. It’s still great! Bring on today!
#LocalElections #VoteLabour 🗳️🌹
jamespottsblog.wordpress.com/2022/05/06/w...
#LocalElections #VoteLabour 🗳️🌹
jamespottsblog.wordpress.com/2022/05/06/w...
It’s been a busy few days on the doors! 🚪
Just 5 days to go! Always good to chat to residents and pick up casework. 👍🏻
Oh and lots of support for Labour too! 🌹
Just 5 days to go! Always good to chat to residents and pick up casework. 👍🏻
Oh and lots of support for Labour too! 🌹
May 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
It’s been a busy few days on the doors! 🚪
Just 5 days to go! Always good to chat to residents and pick up casework. 👍🏻
Oh and lots of support for Labour too! 🌹
Just 5 days to go! Always good to chat to residents and pick up casework. 👍🏻
Oh and lots of support for Labour too! 🌹
Happy Renters' Rights Act Day! 🥳
Great to see this Labour Government delivering for millions of renters across the country. 🏘️
Here's what it all means ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Great to see this Labour Government delivering for millions of renters across the country. 🏘️
Here's what it all means ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Renters' Rights Act: What it means for tenants and landlords
The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 1, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Happy Renters' Rights Act Day! 🥳
Great to see this Labour Government delivering for millions of renters across the country. 🏘️
Here's what it all means ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Great to see this Labour Government delivering for millions of renters across the country. 🏘️
Here's what it all means ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Weekly canvassing round up! 🌹
We’ve been speaking to hundreds of voters in Junction Ward, with lots of support for the Labour Party! 👍🏻
Nearly there! Last full week of the campaigning to come and we’re not stopping until the end of polling day! 🗳️
We’ve been speaking to hundreds of voters in Junction Ward, with lots of support for the Labour Party! 👍🏻
Nearly there! Last full week of the campaigning to come and we’re not stopping until the end of polling day! 🗳️
April 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Weekly canvassing round up! 🌹
We’ve been speaking to hundreds of voters in Junction Ward, with lots of support for the Labour Party! 👍🏻
Nearly there! Last full week of the campaigning to come and we’re not stopping until the end of polling day! 🗳️
We’ve been speaking to hundreds of voters in Junction Ward, with lots of support for the Labour Party! 👍🏻
Nearly there! Last full week of the campaigning to come and we’re not stopping until the end of polling day! 🗳️