Ian Adams

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. Today he serves as Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Licensing, and is also LGBT+ Lead Member. Before that he was Lord Mayor of Westminster and has been Cabinet Member for Adult Services as well as Chairman of committees overseeing Children’s Services, Community Protection and the Environment.

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COVID-19 Update from Westminster City Council Leader Rachael Robathan

Sunday, 29 March, 2020

We are all aware of the continuing difficult period that is being experienced by everyone across Westminster. I want to assure you that your local councillors will continue to provide whatever support or advice is needed in the coming weeks.

The Council's Air Quality Action Plan

Friday, 20 March, 2020

The Council has recently completed its consultation on our new Air Quality Action Plan.

Westminster City Council launch information page for Coronavirus

Wednesday, 18 March, 2020

Westminster City Council has launched an advice and information page for Coronavirus. The page, which will be updated to reflect events, includes updates to Council Services, links to healthcare advice and information about how people can help. You can reach the page here .

Last Chance to have your say: Air Quality Consultation

Monday, 2 March, 2020

Following the declaration of a Climate Emergency, Westminster City Council has set out an Air Quality Action Plan to tackle air pollution in our city. Approximately 250,000 people call Westminster their home, and another 1 million visit every day.

We want to hear your views on the development of the Paddington area

Friday, 21 February, 2020

The area around Paddington Station is changing fast and we welcome your views on its future.

Safer crossing at Sale Place junction with Sussex Gardens

Monday, 17 February, 2020

Crossing Sale Place has been made safer thanks to a build-out of the pavement.

WCC supports continuing operations to tackle anti-social behaviour

Monday, 17 February, 2020

Our Neighbourhood police team, supported by the Council’s Integrated Street Engagement Unit, continues to work in the Edgware Road and Marble Arch area to tackle problems caused by rough sleepers, including those living in tents.

Dockless Bikes - New byelaw

Wednesday, 29 January, 2020

Whilst your Councillors are very supportive of cycling, we have received numerous complaints of Lime Bikes, Mobikes etc "abandoned" on the highway, very often on a narrow pavement causing an obstruction making it difficult for pedestrians to pass; particularly those in a wheelchair or children i

Westminster Council recognised for adopting the London Living Wage

Sunday, 15 December, 2019

Westminster Council was accredited last month by the Living Wage Foundation for adopting and providing the London Living Wage to not only its employees including its Apprentices but also for extending to include its suppliers.

Tackling rough sleeping locally

Friday, 13 December, 2019

The council’s neighbourhood problem-solving co-ordinators have been working with St Mungo’s, the charity helping rough sleepers, the Paddington and Marble Arch business improvement districts, WCC’s Integrated Street Engagement Unit and with the Metropolitan and Romanian police to address both the

Heather Acton

Heather Acton has lived in Westminster for over thirty years and was elected councillor for Hyde Park ward in 2010, expressing her desire to work to provide a healthy living environment in Westminster for all residents.

Nickie Aiken

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 Arzymanow

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.

Tim Barnes

Having moved to the area around Fitzrovia while a student at UCL, Tim now lives in Soho.

Richard Beddoe

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

Iain Bott was elected to the council in a by-election in 2013, and works as a dentist in the Marylebone High Street Ward.

Margot Bright

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 Burbridge

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 Caplan

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.

Danny Chalkley

Danny Chalkley has represented Vincent Square Ward since 2002. He has worked persistently to address many local problems and improve the quality of life for those living and working in the area. He has served as a Cabinet Member for many years and sat on numerous committees.