Author Archives: Cllr Richard Watts

About Cllr Richard Watts

I am the Leader of Islington Council and the Labour councillor for Tollington ward.

Thank you and onwards!

Posted on October 3, 2017

Thank you to all the members of Tollington ward Labour Party who voted this evening to re-select myself and Cllr Flora Williamson to re-stand in next year’s local elections.  We’ll be joined by Anj Khurana, who won a very comradely … Continue reading →

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Concern about the NHS STP

Posted on October 2, 2017

I’ve written a joint letter with other local Council Leaders to Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, about our concerns regarding the way the NHS Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) process is developing. The letter can be found here. … Continue reading →

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A Soapbox and lazy thinking about ‘regeneration’

Posted on September 23, 2017

I had the pleasure of saying a few words on Thursday at the opening of Soapbox, Islington Council’s new youth centre on Old Street. Soapbox is a fantastic new space, enabled by Islington Council’s development of new Council Housing on … Continue reading →

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Islington’s German invasion

Posted on September 15, 2017

Islington was invaded yesterday by fans of FC Cologne, intent on going to the match at the Emirates whether they had tickets in advance or not. It’s rumoured 20,000 Cologne fans travelled for only 3000 away tickets. And they seemed … Continue reading →

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The great Mount Pleasant rip-off

Posted on September 4, 2017

The news that the now privatised Royal Mail Group has sold the Mount Pleasant site to developer Taylor Wimpey for £193 million, a mere 565% of the ‘book value’ of the land, is the latest chapter in a genuine scandal. … Continue reading →

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A quick update

Posted on August 31, 2017

I’ve just sent this update to members of my local Labour Party to let them know what I’ve been up to over the last few months. Please do have a look as it gives you a quick update of my … Continue reading →

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Standing strong after Manchester

Posted on May 24, 2017

Following the tragic attack in Manchester on Monday 22nd May, I, made the following statement: “On behalf of Islington Council and everyone in Islington, I send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those killed and injured in … Continue reading →

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