Many congratulations to James Kempton, who has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list.
James was the first out LGBTQ+ Leader of Islington Council (2006-09) and Islington’s first LGBTQ+ LibDem councillor. He is an education and leadership consultant. The Islington Humap site says about him:
James’ major achievement during the decade of LibDem control in the Town Hall (2000-2010) was leading the transformation of Islington’s education system which had once been condemned as among the worst in England. Based on this track record, James was appointed Chair of the schools and children’s services inspectorate, Ofsted and went on to reform education in Oldham, Lancashire as Chair of the Department of Education’s Oldham Opportunity Area and Chair of Oldham Learning.
James has also chaired Islington’s 500-year old anti-poverty charity, The Cripplegate Foundation. And as Trustee and Chair James supported the growth of the Islington-based Company Three into one of the leading youth theatres in the country.
Caron has already celebrated the much-deserved honours of a trio of Liberal Democrat women.
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Congratulations James! – Remembering our LGA times together, with your education and children’s services responsibilities, and mine as Chair of the Community Wellbeing Board (adult social care and health).
Many congratulations James on this wonderful and well deserved recognition of your achievements . James, as chair of The Cripplegate Foundation and the growth of Three into one of the leading youth theatres in the UK ,your positive influence and drive has helped education and change lives in these deprived areas. Thank you for your hard work and well done on your MBE.