Ian Rowley

Councillor for Marylebone Ward

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. He also chaired the Conservative group’s backbench group. He currently sits on the finance, planning and economic development policy and scrutiny committee.

Ian’s professional back ground is in investment management. Ian is involved in supporting the arts, having chaired the charity and education committee of the Worshipful Company of Painter Stainers, where he is Renter Warden.

He can often be seen being walked by Becky, his Italian Greyhound. During COVID he coordinated thousands of phone calls to local people.

Telephone: 020 7730 8181

Email: [email protected]

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The Future of Oxford Street: Marylebone Speaks

Marylebone's three local Councillors, Barbara Arzymanow, Ian Rowley and Karen Scarborough have today spoken out on the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's controversial plans to designate a Mayoral Development Area (MDA) and to establish a Mayoral Development Corporation

Pressing Sadiq Khan for more police

Policing in London is the responsibility of the London Mayor. We are increasingly concerned that our local police team in Marylebone is overstretched. Theft is on the increase and as is the number of food delivery riders which inevitably leads to increased anti-social behaviour on Baker Street.&nb

Have Your Say: Planning Applications

Local people can make representations up until the day before the planning committee meeting and register to speak at meetings in advance. 29 Marylebone Road (University of Westminster) –  Refurbishment and extension of the building on Luxborough Street extending to Bingham Place. 25 Marylebo

Rumble in the Jungle: Victory for Local People!

Your local Marylebone Councillors, Barbara Aryzmanow, Ian Rowley and Karen Scarborough are delighted that the Labour-led Council has listened to local people and has made a U-turn on an application for over 50 showings, in 11 weeks next year, of “Rumble in the Jungle Rematch” at the Seymour Leisure

Short–term Lets

Have you ever wondered why our streets were so clean during the pandemic?  Are you now fed up of endless dumping of rubbish, anti-social behaviour and unwanted noise from visitors arriving at all times of day and night?

Food Delivery Issues In Marylebone

Be assured that your Councillors are keen to use whatever means available to ease the pressure of food delivery companies across Marylebone. We are liaising with Council City Inspectors and the Police to resolve ongoing issues.

Air Quality Monitoring

Update from your Marylebone Councillors    The map shows that air quality remains a serious concern on main roads such as Marylebone Road, but we can be optimistic about other areas locally. Data generated from the Breathe Easy monitors show that Nitrogen Dioxide levels are below th

Seymour Leisure Centre

Our understanding is that plans for the Seymour Leisure Centre continue to be on track. Public exhibitions will occur in June at Marylebone and Church Street Libraries and at the Seymour Leisure Centre. Zoom meetings are also planned in June.

Community is building up towards celebrating the Queens Jubilee

Update from your Marylebone Councillors    A tree has been planted on the corner of Blandford and Manchester Street for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and there will be a "formal" planting attended by Alan Titchmarsh on Sunday 29th May between 11 am and 12 noon. On the Northwest Corn