James Small-Edwards

Constituency: West Central

Year elected: 2024

About

James was elected to represent West Central in May 2024. He was born in the constituency and has lived there throughout his life. Before joining the Assembly, James worked at a local foodbank and in Parliament. He represented Bayswater on Westminster City Council from May 2022-2026.

Locally, James has provided funding to youth clubs, supported clean-air projects and helped deliver free school meals to children aged three to 14.

James is Labour’s lead on planning and regeneration and has chaired the Assembly’s Planning and Regeneration Committee since May 2025. He campaigns for more social and genuinely affordable homes to tackle London’s housing crisis.

Outside politics, James is an Army Reserve officer and a governor of Miles Coverdale Primary School in Shepherd’s Bush.

Group roles

• Labour lead on planning and regeneration.

Committee roles

• Chair of the Planning and Regeneration Committee.
• Member of the Confirmation Hearings Committee.
• Member of the Audit Committee.
• Member of the Housing Committee.
• Member of the Police and Crime Committee.