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James Bond has lived and worked in the Harrow area all his life. He was elected as an Independent councillor in May 2010, and follows in the footsteps of his late father who was also an Independent councillor.
This blog is where James will share his thoughts on the local issues, as well as giving you a flavour of what it is like to be a councillor.
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Author Archives: James Bond
Happy Christmas Dad
This time of year means many things to many people, and for me Christmas Day is extra special ever since I woke up on Christmas morning in 1995 to discover that my Dad, friend and life time mentor had passed … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged Christmas, Councillor James Bond, Family, Headstone North, Inspiration, James Bond
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Back to school!
I went back to school last week when I attended my first meeting as a newly appointed school governor at Longfield School, which is one of the four schools in the Headstone North Ward. Walking through the school gates on … Continue reading
A politician’s promise is not worth the paper it is written on!
The trouble with me is that I take people at face value; I believe that what they say is what they will do. I really should know better and have realised that a politician’s promise is not worth the paper it is … Continue reading
Posted in Transport
Tagged Boris Johnson, Councillor James Bond, Ken Livingstone, London Underground, North Harrow station, TFL
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It’s good to talk!
Meeting the people is not just for election times. I have just spent a day out on the road, as I call it, where I have given all of my time exclusively to my constituents. This is the best part of being … Continue reading
Our Harrow, our community
Today is my 100th day as a councillor serving the people of Headstone North. Reaching the ‘ton’ is often seen as something of a political landmark following an election and the press has been full of stories passing judgement on the new government. … Continue reading
A traffic jam of indecision that tailbacks for decades!
How many times have you heard the following statements? “We must not let this happen again” or “Lessons will have to be learnt”, or even more alarming, “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of.” The banner that accompanies this blog … Continue reading
A man of independent mind!
Last week my blog was titled, North Harrow deserves better than this, and it spoke about a constituent who cannot expand his business because he is hampered by rules governing change of use and the loss of retail outlets in North Harrow’s shopping … Continue reading
Posted in Council Meetings
Tagged Councillor James Bond, Expenses, Harrow Council, Harrow Court Closure
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North Harrow deserves better than this
In my election address I quoted from an email that had been sent to me by a resident. It is worth quoting again on here. It said: “Let’s face it North Harrow has changed from a lovely little sector of Harrow into … Continue reading
Bond with the people of Harrow 