by John Cookson | Feb 26, 2026 | Council, News
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...
by John Cookson | Feb 26, 2026 | Council, News
Kensington Town Hall last night had the faintly upholstered air of a minor, provincial public inquiry, crossed with a sixth-form debating society. The Chelsea Citizen was in situ on the press bench as councillors assembled to perform their annual fiscal pageant and...
by Citizen Reporter | Feb 26, 2026 | Council, News
Below is the full speech made by Councillor Cem Kemahli, Royal Hospital ward councillor and RBKC’s lead member for Finance, Digital and Efficiency “Mr. Mayor – Thank you… I stand today to present one of the most difficult but most...
by Rob McGibbon | Feb 12, 2026 | Council, News
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 approval by the Council’s leadership team. The proposals form part of wider ambitions to reopen this stretch of the River...
by John Cookson | Jan 30, 2026 | Council, Planning, Property
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 more pressure on an area already buckling at the seams. Transport for London has approved a sweeping, multi-million pound...
by Rob McGibbon | Jan 22, 2026 | Council, shortz
The council is sending a top team from its leadership team, high ranking officers and councillors to Courtfield and Redcliffe wards next week to hear feedback from residents and local groups. As part of its useful and community-spirited campaign ‘Your Council...
