Ian Rowley

Councillor for Marylebone Ward

Ian Rowley has lived in Marylebone for 24 years with his wife. He has been a Councillor since 2007 and has a PhD in economics. In the Conservative administration he chaired the council’s Audit and Performance Committee and sits on a scrutiny committee and various operational boards. He also chaired the Conservative group’s backbench group. He currently sits on the finance, planning and economic development policy and scrutiny committee.

Ian’s professional back ground is in investment management. Ian is involved in supporting the arts, having chaired the charity and education committee of the Worshipful Company of Painter Stainers, where he is Renter Warden.

He can often be seen being walked by Becky, his Italian Greyhound. During COVID he coordinated thousands of phone calls to local people.

Contact Ian by email, via Westminster City Council on 020 7641 5377 or via the constituency office on 020 7730 8181.

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Short–term Lets

Have you ever wondered why our streets were so clean during the pandemic?  Are you now fed up of endless dumping of rubbish, anti-social behaviour and unwanted noise from visitors arriving at all times of day and night?

Food Delivery Issues In Marylebone

Be assured that your Councillors are keen to use whatever means available to ease the pressure of food delivery companies across Marylebone. We are liaising with Council City Inspectors and the Police to resolve ongoing issues.

Tree Planting in Blandford Street

We were delighted that the Westminster Tree Trust planted its 1000th tree in Marylebone, a Ginko Baloba. We were delighted to welcome Alan Titmarsh to plant the tree, together with the Lord Mayor of Westminster and children from St Vincent's School.

Development of 25 Marylebone Road

Another proposed development of the building owned by the Methodists.  There has been ongoing dialogue with people living in Bingham Place to provide office space, with external spaces including a roof terrace which would front Marylebone Road.

Air Quality Monitoring

Update from your Marylebone Councillors    The map shows that air quality remains a serious concern on main roads such as Marylebone Road, but we can be optimistic about other areas locally. Data generated from the Breathe Easy monitors show that Nitrogen Dioxide levels are below th

Seymour Leisure Centre

Our understanding is that plans for the Seymour Leisure Centre continue to be on track. Public exhibitions will occur in June at Marylebone and Church Street Libraries and at the Seymour Leisure Centre. Zoom meetings are also planned in June.

Community is building up towards celebrating the Queens Jubilee

Update from your Marylebone Councillors    A tree has been planted on the corner of Blandford and Manchester Street for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and there will be a "formal" planting attended by Alan Titchmarsh on Sunday 29th May between 11 am and 12 noon. On the Northwest Corn

Seymour Leisure Centre Update

Your Conservative Councillors have ensured that over the past four years the refurbishment of Seymour Leisure Centre has remained firmly on the agenda. We are therefore pleased to report that the plans for the extensive improvement project are continuing at pace.

Greening around Marylebone

Planting of trees around Marylebone is constrained by utilities and cables running under the pavement. To overcome this issue planters are an alternative.