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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Westminster Council recognised for adopting the London Living Wage

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Tackling abuse of short-term letting

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20mph speed limit: have your say!

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Marylebone Low Emission Neighbourhood

On Nottingham Street (outside Le Pain Quotidien) a new kerbline has been installed and paving will be added this week. Outside The Prince Regent, excavation works have continued and a new kerbline has been installed.

Baker Street Two-Way - Update

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Westminster-Wide 20mph speed limit

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EV Charging Points in Marylebone

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3D Zebra Crossing in Marylebone

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