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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Rubbish Outside Ossington Buildings

Every picture tells a story. We were distressed to see the result of missed recycling collections and insufficient recycling collections. We have had the area deep-cleaned and liaised with Howard de Walden who are responsible for the bin area, as it is on private land, to agree with the

Air Quality and Sustainability

Your Conservative led Council continues to drive air quality improvements around the City and your Councillors have found funding to install further six Breathe Easy sensors.  The data will be collected by Imperial College and Westminster City Council Officers will keep abreast with readings.

Library Newsletter and Cato Street

We can categorically confirm that there have been no decisions to close any library site and we continue to invest in new facilities at the Seymour Leisure Centre and Church Street.  Records in the Archive library go back for many centuries  and carry some priceless information.&nbsp

The Wallace Collection

Approved plans for Manchester Square aim to improve routes for pedestrians and cyclists around the Square.

Garfield House - Detailed Plans

Garfield House extends from 80 Edgware Road to the corner of George Street 110 Edgware Road  and includes Tesco.

Candy Stores on Oxford Street

Your Conservative Council is looking into the rapid emergence of Candy Stores on Oxford Street. The Oxford Street Strategic Action Group, chaired by Cllr Ian Rowley,  has carried out a detailed and thorough investigation into the landlords, head lease owners and intermediaries who are involved

Montagu Square Recycling

Ward recycling centre hotspots continue to be closely watched and we can report there have been have been over 50 waste interventions over the past two weeks.  We continue to monitor the management of all our Recycling Centres including Montagu Square. On Thursday 17th March your Councillors

Shouldham Street Car Park Update

We continue to pursue our priority to make sure the building is safe and can confirm a representative from the fire brigade has now visited alongside the director of the company occupying the parking bay with our WCC Planning Enforcement Officer.  We will continue to liaise with the London Fir

Seymour Leisure Centre and security gates on Shouldham Street

Following the two very well attended public meeting in late January and early February the project team are preparing for the next phase of engagement with user groups and key stakeholders. Commencing in April, Amenity groups, existing users of the centre and interested groups will be invited to wo