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London Zoo

London Zoo opened its doors on Monday 15th June after months of closure and like many organisations has been hit hard by COVID-19 which continues to have a devasting effect on its business.

Your local councillors lobbied for its opening and are supporting its efforts and initiatives to increase not only footfall but revenue with Cllr Robert Rigby speaking at Full Council on 24th June about the plight of the Zoo and the difficulties it faces. 

Normally summer is a time when the Zoo has some 13,000 daily visitors with tourists accounting for 40% but with social distancing this has dropped to only 2,000 visitors each day.

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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 and has represented Regent’s Park Ward since 2010. He is committed to serving 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).
Paul Swaddle

Paul Swaddle

Councillor for Regent's Park Ward
Paul lives in north Marylebone and runs a software company in central London. He has lived in the St John’s Wood and North Marylebone area since 2015, serving as one of your local councillors since 2018.