by Heidi Bates | Jul 16, 2026 | Council, Culture, News
One of Chelsea’s last surviving purpose-built artists’ studio complexes is facing an uncertain future after plans were unveiled to replace it with five luxury townhouses. For more than a century Stanley Studios in Park Walk has provided creative workspace...
by Cathy Wood | Jul 16, 2026 | Council, News
A long-running feud between Whole Foods and Chelsea families over noisy delivery lorries is edging towards a showdown as the Council continues to investigate alleged breaches of planning conditions. Amazon-owned Whole Foods, which opened on the King’s Road in...
by John Cookson and Rob McGibbon | Jul 10, 2026 | Council, News
RBKC leader Cllr Elizabeth Campbell has issued an extraordinary battle cry to residents to step up and help the council STOP the Government’s proposed “mansion tax”. Campbell has sent out an unprecedented letter to the Chairs of Residents...
by Citizen Reporter | Jul 3, 2026 | Council, News
The Royal Borough is asking residents to help decide what matters most over the next four years as it wrestles with a £108 million budget gap and growing demand for services. A six-week public consultation has been launched to shape the authority’s new Council...
by Olivia Blackman | Jun 30, 2026 | Council, News
Chelsea Sports Centre’s historic swimming pool is set to undergo a £1.3 million refurbishment, with RBKC Council unveiling plans to modernise the 119-year-old facility while preserving its heritage. The investment will see the pool close from 12th July until November...
by John Cookson | Jun 25, 2026 | Council, News
From The Citizen’s customary front-row perch on the Town Hall press bench, our faithful municipal eavesdropper John Cookson watched Kensington and Chelsea’s newly elected mayor – Cllr Janet Evans (Courtfield) – preside over her first full...
