Mark Shearer

Councillor for St James's Ward

Mark Shearer is a Chartered Surveyor by trade. He also co-founded a social enterprise which enables businesses to connect with and fund charities / community projects. 

Mark was first elected to Westminster Council in May 2018. Having been deputy cabinet member for City Management and the Armed Forces lead, Mark currently sits on the major planning committee. Mark is determined to improve the lives of everyone living in St James’s. 

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

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Westminster on Wheels

From 1st April 2019 Westminster City Council’s (WCC) housing stock previously managed by CityWest Homes was transferred back in-house to WCC. One initiative being introduced is a new mobile bus ‘Westminster on Wheels’ which will make it easier for local people to get assistance with a range of hous

One Year of Promises Kept

A year ago, people living in Westminster voted for a Conservative-run Council. In one of the closest elections in recent years, you put your faith in us to deliver a council with high-quality services and the lowest Council Tax in the country. One year on, we have not let you down.

Funding available for community projects

The Community Contribution Fund is a grant that has been voluntary donated by the residents in the highest value properties in Westminster. The scheme is managed by the City of Westminster Charitable Trust and more than £600,000 is now available.

Progress on Air Quality

Conservative run Westminster City Council is taking drastic action to improve air quality in our city. The Conservatives won a majority at the last local election on a platform of making Westminster one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the UK, and we’re keeping this promise. Since May 2018 w

Westminster Matters: Leader's Update March 2019

Westminster Matters: An update from Cllr Nickie Aiken, Leader of Westminster City Council It has been an incredibly busy time since I last updated you on the work of Conservative-run Westminster City Council. We are well on track to deliver on the major announcements we made following last year’s

A supporting hand for those sleeping on the streets

Sadly we continue to see an increase in the number of rough sleepers on our streets. Westminster attracts more than the next four boroughs combined. Being the “capital of the capital” has always meant more people bedding down on our streets.

The Prince of Wales formally opens Cleveland Place

The public realm scheme at the junction of St James’s Street, Pall Mall and Cleveland Place was opened by Prince Charles on 4th March 2019. The public realm changes saw a new roundabout introduced and also extensive pavement and junction upgrades.

Working together: City of Westminster to have first Labour Lord Mayor

The City of Westminster is set to have its first ever Labour Lord Mayor after an agreement by the council’s Conservative and Labour Groups. Ahead of the annual meeting of the council which elects a new Lord Mayor, both groups have agreed that only one nomination will be put forward.