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Public Inquiry Day 1: After one battle after another, the last battle over the Battersea Bridge tower begins
The long-awaited public inquiry into Rockwell’s hugely controversial 29-storey tower finally got underway at Wandsworth Town Hall today. Lawyers, planners, campaigners and residents lined up for the opening salvos in what promises to be an eight-day planning war over a scheme many fear will permanently scar one of south west London’s most historic riverfronts. The development — known as One Battersea Bridge — was unanimously rejected by...
Sir Mick Jagger: “This tower is wrong on EVERY level”
Rolling Stones legend Sir Mick Jagger and actress Felicity Kendal have come out fighting against Rockwell Property's "toxic tower" for Battersea. On the eve of the public inquiry, the two stars who have lived in Chelsea since the 1960s, voiced their vehement opposition to the tower. The Sunday Times yesterday previewed the comments that were given exclusively to The Chelses Citizen. SIR MICK JAGGER Sir Mick Jagger, who first moved to Chelsea...
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Tragic Boy Baptised in Chelsea is Made a SAINT
A boy who was baptised in Chelsea was canonised as a saint by Pope Leo during a special Mass at The Vatican today. Carlo Acuis, who died from...
Extra Large Happy Deals for Martin’s
Chelsea-based Martin's Properties can be revealed as the company that gobbled up the iconic building vacated by McDonald's on the King's Road. The...
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the King’s Road Horror Squat
The squatter who had lived in the former PC Rescue shop on the King's Road for six months has finally been evicted. RBKC officers managed to get him...
Step into the Past with the Chelsea History Festival
The Chelsea History Festival - now in its seventh year - has revealed its full line-up for 2025, promising a five-day celebration of stories,...
RBKC’s survey on ‘Charter for Public Participation’ – the results are IN
A major consultation carried out by the Council has highlighted a growing demand amongst residents to be more actively involved in local decision...
Council suddenly closes SMART charity offices
The offices of the charity SMART have been abruptly closed by RBKC officers. Staff at the charity were shocked to discover on Friday, 17th August...
World’s End Murder Trial – Convictions Secured
A man has been found guilty of the murder of Omarkafi Sahal on the World's End Estate last year. The attacker, who has not been named by police, was...
The Government has the WRONG plan to “modernise” planning
The Government is proposing major reforms to existing planning laws that would wipe away a vital layer of the democratic process. New developments...
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