Heather Acton has lived in Westminster for 30 years and says "I am keen to help ensure residents can enjoy a safe and pleasant environment for life in Hyde Park Ward".
Ian Adams was first elected to Westminster City Council in 2002. He has lived on the Hyde Park Estate with his partner, now husband, Christopher since 2001. Ian has wide-ranging interests at Westminster Council.
Nickie Aiken has lived in the Warwick ward for over 20 years, and is married with two children both of whom attended the local church primary school before going onto secondary education.
Barbara has lived in Westminster for over 35 years and knows that a strong voice can make a difference. Having retired from a business career she plans to dedicate herself full-time to being a community champion liaising with residents and the wealth of organisations representing them.
Richard Beddoe is a lawyer specialising in child protection. He was delighted to lead the formation of a specialist domestic violence court at the Westminster Magistrates Court on Marylebone Road.
Iain Bott lives and works as a dentist in Marylebone. He has represented residents on various issues from excessive developments to health needs since being elected in May 2013.
Margot has lived in Westminster for over 30 years. During that time, she has been an active within the community as a long-standing member local residents’ associations; SEBRA and BRA. Margot has also sat on the Safer Neighbourhoods Panel and serves as a trustee of Paddington Charities.
Susie was elected as a councillor in 1998 whilst continuing to work in Parliament. She grew up in Yorkshire with her six brothers and sisters and left for London at the age of 24 to open a travel business. She is very much a family person and has a son and daughter.
Melvyn has been a councillor for Little Venice Ward since 1990 and has lived in the area for more than 30 years. He is currently chairman of the Housing and Finance policy and scrutiny committee.
