Cllr Georgia Gould

Leader of Camden Council

Chair of London Councils

Georgia was appointed Leader of Camden Council in May 2017 and has served as a Councillor for Kentish Town Ward since 2010.

Georgia studied at Camden School for Girls and has lived in the Borough for most of her adult life. Georgia studied History and Politics at Oxford, and graduated with a master's degree in global politics from the London School of Economics.

At the age of 24 she was elected a Labour councillor for the Kentish Town ward of Camden in 2010 and prior to becoming leader she held cabinet roles responsible for young people, economic growth and adult social care.

Georgia has a particular interest in youth politics and published a book called Wasted: How Misunderstanding Young Britain Threatens Our Future. It draws on two years spent travelling around the UK interviewing young people.

Georgia is also Chair of London Councils, Member of London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP) Board, Chair of Euston Strategic Board, Co-chair of Skills for London Taskforce and a Governor of William Ellis School.

Outside of her Council work Georgia is an avid QPR fan.

Latest contributions

21 November 2024

New Londoner of the Year - Georgia Gould OBE

Presented annually at the New London Awards 2024, the New Londoner of the Year Award celebrates those who have made a significant positive contribution to the city.

19 March 2021

Mayoral candidates set out their stall

Built environment professionals and all the main mayoral candidates revealed their positions on key issues affecting London last week…

15 March 2021

What do we need from the next Mayor of London?

Industry leaders provide their ask of the Mayor in this event with discussion around how we implement our proposals. Following the event a letter will be drafted on behalf of this coalition and sent t...

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