New planters for Melcombe Street

We met Cllr Robert Rigby on Melcombe Street in Dorset Square, to see the new planters which the Regent's Park councillors secured funding for from the Council in partnership with the Baker Street Quarter.

Robert explains

Planters create a wonderful urban greening, and I'm here in Dorset Square on Melcombe Street, looking at these planters which contribute to the public realm. 

These have been contributed and funded by both the Baker Street Quarter as well as your local ward councillors' budget.

 

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Robert Rigby

Robert Rigby

Councillor for Regent's Park Ward
Robert Rigby has lived in St John’s Wood for over 30 years with his wife Emiko, working in the travel sector as a sales and marketing specialist. He has been a Councillor represented Regent’s Park Ward since 2010. He is committed to serving and being a voice for the community ensuring value for money and good services, working tirelessly to retain St John’s Wood and North Marylebone's unique character and appeal. He has also been Lord Mayor of Westminster (May 2024 - May 2025). Robert said, ‘I am enthusiastic about helping others and standing up for residents and businesses to ensure we have a vibrant community.’

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