COVID-19 Update from Westminster City Council Leader Rachael Robathan

Barbara Arzymanow has lived in Westminster for over 35 years and knows how much difference a strong local voice can make. A Ward Councillor since 2014, she has worked with local people and organisations on issues associated with air-quality, public protection, public realm and planning.

Melvyn has lived in the area and has served as a councillor for Little Venice Ward for over 30 years. He spent 25 years of his working career as an executive of IBM and now spends the majority of his week on council activity supporting local residents.

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.

Tony Devenish represents the Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward on Westminster City Council and West Central on the Greater London Authority which includes Westminster. 

David Harvey has lived locally for 25 years and been a councillor since 2010. He lives in the ward with his wife Angela. His priority is to continue to create opportunity within our local community.

Elizabeth has lived in London for over 30 years and in Westminster for the past 15 years. Elizabeth was first elected in May 2018.

Louise Hyams has had the honour and privilege of representing St. James's Ward since her election to the Council in 1998. She is totally committed to improving the quality of life for all the residents of this diverse ward in the centre of London.

Tim Mitchell has lived and worked in Westminster for over 30 years and is a self-employed computer consultant. He was first elected to Westminster City Council in May 1998 and has represented St. James’s since May 2002.

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 unique character and appeal.

Rachael Robathan has been a ward councillor for Knightsbridge & Belgravia since 2010 and was the Leader of the Council from January 2020 till May 2022.

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.

Karen has lived with her family on the border of the Marylebone ward for over 24 years and has a legal and business background.

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. 

Selina has lived in Vincent Square ward for 21 years. She was first elected in May 2018, and currently sits on the Council's Adults and Public Health Policy and Scrutiny Committee and Planning & City Development Committee.

Paul lives in St John’s Wood and runs a software company in central London. He has lived in the St John’s Wood and North Marylebone area for 7 years, serving as a one of your local councillors since 2018.

Jacqui Wilkinson has lived in Pimlico for 26 years, serving as a local councillor since 2015. She is delighted to be re-elected so that she can continue serving our residents.