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 | Jul 15, 2026 | Council, News
An extraordinary political row has erupted between RBKC Council Leader Cllr. Elizabeth Campbell and Kensington and Bayswater MP Joe Powell over the Government’s proposed high-value property surcharge — dubbed the “mansion tax” by opponents. Battle...
by Rob McGibbon | Jul 14, 2026 | Campaigns, News
Former Home Secretary Lord Michael Howard has called on the current Home Secretary to change the bail laws that he signed off more than 30 years ago to plug a loophole that allows serious offenders to escape justice. Lord Howard has called on Home Secretary Shabana...
by Rob McGibbon | Jul 12, 2026 | Interviews, News
There are only 78 paces from the entrance of Colbert on Sloane Square to the discreet door to Martino’s on the southern corner. But for Martin Kuczmarski, that short walk represents a life-time of relentless work and the realisation of a dream. Back in 1995, he was an...
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...
