James is a entrepreneur, Dad, Cllr, school SEN/anti-bullying advocate and hobbies of kart racing and astronomy.
Spent first 36 years of his life in rural Cambridgeshire, included three terms as a Councillor.
Runs a business working on regeneration projects. Earlier in his career worked in the publishing and tourism sectors.
Moved to Enfield in 2016 – Currently a two term Bush Hill Park Councillor and Shadow Finance.
Passionate about animal welfare has supported a number of charities. In addition his business has supported the Wood Green Animal Shelter (Huntingdon) and the Remus Horse Sanctuary (Essex). Fundraised for the Shetland Pony Welfare Trust (Cambridge). Member of the Marine Conservation Society.
Avid motor racer, interest in the arts (distant relative of David Hockney!) & film, keen Astronomer – including working with the late Sir Patrick Moore at the Modern Astronomer magazine.
Supporting causes – making a difference
For over 15 years has been an dedicated advocate in the school anti-bullying cause. This included being invited to speak at the All Party Parliamentary Inquiry into school bullying.
Previously served a Trustee for Red Balloon Learner Centre charity in Cambridge and South Yorkshire.
Written policy articles including being published on Conservative Home.
First person in family to go to University
James was the first person in his family to go to University, securing a LLB Law Degree with Honours at Anglia Ruskin University.
He secured the Law Degree as a mature student – juggling family, work and councillor commitments along the way!
Committed Charity supporter and fundraiser
James has actively fundraised for over a dozen different charities through organising gala dinners for them. Most recently he also completed the London BT Tower climb in aid of Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.
His business has also supported the East Anglian Air Ambulance, Essex Remus Horse Sanctuary and Huntingdonshire Wood Green Animal 
Shelter (pictured right). In addition his business worked with a foundation on bringing forward homes for the homeless across the UK.
Previously served on a range of charitable boards including; Hundred Houses Society, Red Balloon Learner Centre (Cambridge and South Yorkshire), Emmaus Cambridge and Chaired Tithe Barn Trust (pictured below).
Promoted by James Hockney of c/o 276 Baker Street, Enfield, EN1 3LD.
