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Solved: Riddle of the King’s Road scaffolding that never comes down
The mystery of the never-ending presence of scaffolding on a prominent block of flats on the King’s Road can finally be explained - thanks to The Citizen. For more than four years, local people have noticed and questioned why a newly built residential block called Kingsgate House - known for its...
Scary council tax grab hike to deter owners of “ghost homes”
Wealthy owners of Chelsea’s so-called "ghost homes" are about to get a very serious fright - their council tax bills are set to DOUBLE. Last night Town Hall chiefs voted to escalate council tax on second homes across Kensington and Chelsea as part of the new budget for 2026-27 - with the new charges taking affect from 1st April. There are nearly 8,000 properties classed as second homes in the Royal Borough —...
Sketch: A wry view from the press seats as the full council debates the 2026 budget
Kensington Town Hall last night had the faintly upholstered air of a minor, provincial public inquiry, crossed with a sixth-form debating society....
‘Tonight RBKC is finally free of government grants and is truly a Sovereign borough’ – Cllr Kemahli’s budget speech in full
Below is the full speech made by Councillor Cem Kemahli, Royal Hospital ward councillor and RBKC's lead member for Finance, Digital and Efficiency...
Rickety pier to be demolished and replaced for new Lots Road park
Plans to rebuild the pier behind Lots Road Water Pumping Station and to create a new connected riverside walkway have moved a step closer after...
Slight Surprise: Kensington Man Falls Over
World Exclusive Photos - UNCENSORED VERY late Breaking News: A Kensington man fell over, The Citizen can be the last to reveal. The...
South Ken Tube re-development – the latest
Transport bosses have waved through a major makeover of one of London’s most famous Tube stations — but angry locals say the plans will only pile...
Council to launder £700,000 cash from fines to deep clean the streets
Big smile Kensington and Chelsea! Council chiefs have unveiled an enterprising initiative that will see the Royal Borough get an early Spring clean....
The Roof Gardens dampens fire damage and gets ready to rock again
Less than 24 hours after flames tore through the legendary Kensington Roof Gardens, the club’s bosses have vowed it will reopen this week. A...
Blaze rips through The Roof Gardens club on High Street Kensington
One of London’s most exclusive private members’ clubs and celebrity haunts was dramatically evacuated in the early hours after a major fire tore...
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‘Your Council Comes To You’ – Next Stop Courtfield and Redcliffe Wards
The council is sending a top team from its leadership team, high ranking officers and councillors to Courtfield and...
Superyacht builder sues Chelsea widow for £400m after sinking
The builder of tragic tycoon Mike Lynch’s ill-fated Bayesian superyacht has launched a £400m legal claim against his...
Report claims property slump has hit flat values hard in Chelsea & Kensington
London’s flat market is in meltdown — and nowhere is the pain being felt sharper than in Chelsea and Kensington....