Knightsbridge & Belgravia

About our ward

Knightsbridge & Belgravia Ward hosts a significant number of fundraising events every year, including their Annual Spring Party & Private View at Bonhams Auction House in Knightsbridge. They also hold a number of smaller private events in the homes of key supporters. They campaign in all national, local and European elections and are fortunate to achieve some of the highest percentages of Conservative Party support in the UK.

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Our local team

Chairman: Clare de Courcy Ling

Vice Chairman: Jeremy Lucas

Hon Secretary: Lois Pelham-Lane

Councillors: Tony Devenish, Elizabeth Hitchcock & Rachael Robathan

People

Rachael Robathan

Rachael Robathan was a fund manager in the City for almost 20 years, specialising in emerging markets. She has been actively involved in politics for all her adult life and, among other things, was co-Chairman of Contact, a Conservative political lecture group with over 400 members.

Mark Field - Member of Parliament for the Cities of London and Westminster

Mark was first elected as the MP for the Cities of London and Westminster constituency in 2001. He has now been returned four times to represent the seat.

Tony Devenish AM

Tony Devenish was elected to Greater London Authority representing West Central - which includes the City of Westminster - in May 2016. He is Chairman of the Planning Committee.

He is also a Westminster City Councillor representing Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward.

Elizabeth Hitchcock

Elizabeth has lived in London for the past 25 years and in Westminster for the past 11 years. She is the mother of four sons, currently working part-time for a Conservative Cabinet Minister and is a trustee of a Westminster-based youth club.

News

Working together: City of Westminster to have first Labour Lord Mayor

Wednesday, 12 December, 2018

The City of Westminster is set to have its first ever Labour Lord Mayor after an agreement by the council’s Conservative and Labour Groups.

Council implements leafing clearing plan

Monday, 26 November, 2018

You may have noticed that our trees have started to shed their leaves. From 5th November, Westminster City County began implementing its ‘Leafing Plan’.

Westminster Conservatives unveil plan to build for families while looking to the future

Tuesday, 20 November, 2018

Conservative led Westminster City Council will insist going forward that six in every ten new affordable homes built in the City are suitable for middle-income families. The policy will apply to the ambitious 1495 new homes the Council has committed to building.

Armistice Remembrance

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

The weekend of 9th – 11th November saw Westminster Council commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War. As a Council, we work very closely with the Armed Forces supporting a number of initiatives.

Westminster Community Contribution Fund raises almost £400,000 to tackle rough sleeping, isolation and support young people

Thursday, 8 November, 2018

Following its introduction in March this year, Westminster Conservatives confirmed earlier this week that its community contribution fund has raised almost £400,000.

Leader Nickie Aiken reacts to Cabinet’s decision to shake up planning process

Friday, 26 October, 2018

I am delighted that Westminster City Councils Cabinet has formally approved a major shake-up of the planning system in our City. This decision shows we are listening to the concerns of local people who have told us that they did not feel as involved under the current system.

Planning Revolution - Cllr Nickie Aiken

Wednesday, 17 October, 2018

A special update from Cllr Nickie Aiken, Leader of Westminster City Council

Planning Revolution

Leader's Update October 2018

Thursday, 4 October, 2018

Dear resident

Four months ago, the people of Westminster had their say in the hardest fought local election for many years. I am delighted and humbled that they overwhelmingly chose to put their trust once again in the local Conservatives to run their council.

Does your road or pavement need repair? Need more street lighting? Let your Council know!

Friday, 7 September, 2018

Conservative run Westminster City Council takes keeping its roads and pavements in tip top condition seriously. That’s why it’s asking local people and businesses to let them know if there are any that needs some attention to drains and streetlights as well as roads and pavements.

Another year of successful exam results in Westminster

Thursday, 23 August, 2018

Westminster City Council works closely with our schools to make sure everyone gets the best possible educational opportunities. Yet again our students have gained some of the most outstanding results in the country.