Mark Shearer is a Chartered Surveyor by trade. He also co-founded a tech-for-good platform, which enables companies, foundations and the government to fund community projects in a quicker and more transparent way.Mark was first elected to Westminster Council in May 2018.
Elizabeth has lived in London for 35 years and in Westminster for the past 19 years. She was first elected as a Councillor for Knightsbridge & Belgravia in May 2018.Elizabeth works closely with both local people living in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and businesses to improve what is a ver
Lorraine has lived in Little Venice since 1983 and ran a family electronics business on Edgware Road for 17 years. She now works locally at the City of Westminster college as a teaching assistant to young disabled adults.
Having moved to the area around Fitzrovia while a student at UCL, Tim now lives in Soho. Previously a West End Councillor between 2018 and 2022, he was re-elected to the Council in September 2024. We asked Tim to introduce himself.My name is Tim Barnes, and I live and work in Soho.
Ian Rowley has lived in Marylebone for 28 years with his wife. He has been a Councillor since 2007 and has a PhD in financial economics from the London Business School.
Rachael has lived in Westminster for 35 years and has been a Councillor for Knightsbridge & Belgravia since 2010. She has held a number of key Cabinet roles and was also the Leader of the Council until 2022.
Robert Rigby has lived in St John’s Wood for over 30 years with his wife Emiko, working in the travel sector as a sales and marketing specialist. He has been a Councillor represented Regent’s Park Ward since 2010. He is committed to serving and being a voice for 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). Robert said, ‘I am enthusiastic about helping others and standing up for residents and businesses to ensure we have a vibrant community.’
Tim Mitchell has lived and worked in Westminster for over 35 years and is a self-employed computer consultant. He was first elected to Westminster City Council in May 1998 and has represented St.
