Bryanston & Dorset Square

BDS

About our ward 

Bryanston & Dorset Square stretches from Edgware Road (West) to Gloucester Place (East) and Oxford Street (South) to Rossmore Road (North) with Westminster Council House at Marylebone Road. We have a small but very enthusiastic committee including the older and younger generations, professionals and pensioners, together with three experienced councillors. We hold regular social events such as the Annual Garden Party and the Hollowe'en Party where guest speakers are well known politicians, including our local MP, Mark Field. We campaign on both national and local issues throughout the year.

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Our local team

Chairman: Dan Hunt

Vice Chairman: Ann Marie Johnson and Michael Mohammed

Hon Secretary: 

Councillors: Barbara Arzymanow, Richard Beddoe & Eoghain Murphy 

People

Richard Beddoe

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.  Richard continues to serve as a Governor of St Mary’s Bryanston Square Primary School and as Presi

Barbara Arzymanow

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.

Eoghain Murphy

Eoghain Murphy

Since settling in Marylebone 15 years ago, Eoghain Murphy has immersed himself in local life, developing a deep affection for the area and its communities.

News

Seymour Leisure Centre pricing

Since the New Year, some people have noticed price changes at Seymour Leisure Centre.

It is expected that these changes will be further reviewed by Westminster Council Officers, Councillors and EveryoneActive. Decisions are scheduled to be published in late February or March.

Community events in Bryanston & Dorset Square

Our first Community Christmas tree, funded by a non-political donation from a generous benefactor, was inaugurated in Wyndham Place on 3rd December, with H.E. The Ambassador of Sweden turning on the lights, and the Children’s Choir from St.

Dockless Bikes - New byelaw

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

Two-Way Baker Street - Ongoing Monitoring

The Council will be undertaking the final traffic surveys that form part of the post-implementation monitoring strategy. Results from these surveys will then be analysed alongside the other survey data that has been collated since the switch to two-way operation.

Air Quality Update at Marylebone Station

At a liaison meeting on 24 October, Chiltern Railways set out the status of their air quality improvement actions in a presentation to local people:

Turning on our Christmas Lights!

For the first time this year, we are delighted to be able to welcome everyone to an event for the whole local community including children on Wednesday 4th December at 6.00pm.

You are invited to enjoy the Christmas-tree lights being switched on outside St Mary’s Church, Wyndham Place.

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.