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).

Contact Robert by email, via Westminster City Council on 020 7641 5377 or via the constituency office on 020 3962 2244.

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Protecting residents amenity from alfresco dinner

A recent planning application to place tables and chairs outside The Gate restaurant on Allitsen Road creating an afresco dining experience was withdrawn by the applicant following strong opposition from local residents.  Cllr Robert Rigby represented the interests of a large number of local p

Tackling abuse of short-term letting

We know that most homeowners who let on a nightly basis do so within the law and maintain excellent standards. However, we also know short-term letting can cause problems for local people. Conservative Councillors are keen to reduce the problems associated with abuse of short-term letting.

Rough sleeping update

Our priority in Westminster City Council when it comes to rough sleeping is to engage, offering support and a pathway away from the street although often this help is rejected. Here in NW8 we occasionally find rough sleepers, the most recent being on the Regent’s Canal Towpath.

20mph speed limit: have your say!

Westminster has begun a consultation on extending the 20mph zone that had been successfully trialled around schools in the Little Venice area and other parts of Westminster. We have had a number of comments that the current speed limits are confusing and suggesting that consistency would be the way

Lord’s Compton & Edrich stands now being redeveloped

Planning permission to redevelop the Compton and Edrich stand was given earlier this year with demolition of the existing stand having started at the end of August.  The construction of the new stand is proposed to be in two stages with the demolition and building of the three tiers by summer

Critical safety works carried out on Lisson Grove Bridge

Lisson Grove Bridge on the Regent’s Canal near to Park Road and Lodge Road is a popular route onto the towpath used by local people and tourists.  When your councillors became aware of concerns about the deterioration of the surface of the bridge becoming slippery and dangerous during wet and

Westminster Housing Services one year old

It is now one year since the council made the decision to put an end to CityWest Homes and bring back in-house the management of its housing stock on 1st April 2019.   It will take some time to fully meet the high standards residents expect of us but our residents have already seen an inc

Petition for CCTV for Wharncliffe

Following Anti Social Behaviour on the Wharncliffe Gardens Estate including youths gathering, smoking and drug dealing, your local councillors have been working with local people and the police to tackle this issue.   Paul, Gotz and Robert submitted at the Full Council meeting in Septembe

Westminster Children’s Services Maintain Outstanding Rating

Conservative-led Westminster City Council’s Children’s Services have been given an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted in every category they assess. The services, provided in conjunction with The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, its teams and leadership were all highly praised.