Council & Community
Nine in ten RBKC locals back the council’s fair funding challenge
The Council has revealed that it will use the Sustainable Communities Act (SCA) as its latest tactic to fight the Government’s Fair Funding Review. The Fair Funding Review sets out the Government’s proposed changes to the way funding is distributed to councils. The...
Fury and tears as La Famiglia hearing is postponed after complainant fails to attend due to last minute “medical emergency”
The bitter noise row threatening one of Chelsea's best-loved restaurants took a dramatic twist today when the resident at the centre of the dispute failed to turn up for a crucial licensing hearing. Tech entrepreneur Francesco Perticarari, a father of two who claims...
EXCLUSIVE: Resident who fought council enforcement action for two years and WON – goes into battle with planning officers AGAIN
A Notting Hill homeowner who famously defeated a council enforcement case earlier this year is heading for another showdown with the Town Hall. Dr Michael Young has instructed his planning consultant to appeal after councillors rejected an ultra-modern extension to...
RBKC opens up all-year rolling funding for community ideas
Residents and community groups in Kensington and Chelsea can now apply for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding throughout the year, following changes to the Council’s application process. The change sees funding decisions made every six months,...
“This is getting a bit nuts” – Ben Coleman slams council inaction during clash over new heating system for Cremorne Estate
Tempers were frayed during a tense community meeting at Ashburnham Primary School last Thursday (17th September) during discussions with residents and councillors over a proposed £8 million replacement of Cremorne Estate’s heating system. The meeting was chaired by...
“Enough is enough” – Bianca Jagger rages against gamble on Earl’s Court mega slots arcade
Human rights campaigner Bianca Jagger has called on Kensington and Chelsea Council to use every power available to stop a 24-hour gambling centre opening opposite Earl’s Court Tube station — declaring: “Enough is enough.” Looking striking in a black designer suit,...
Council leader pleads with residents (AGAIN) to help her fight Gov over £100m funding axe
Kensington and Chelsea Council is calling on residents to join a borough-wide fightback against government funding reforms which it says will cost the town hall more than £100 million. Council leader Elizabeth Campbell has urged residents’ associations and the people...
Shudders across RBKC as Wandsworth residents face bombshell council tax increase
Wandsworth residents could be hit with what Labour claims would be Britain’s biggest-ever council tax rise, with bills potentially soaring by as much as 160% as the borough battles a deepening financial crisis. The Conservative-run council, which Labour lost control...
RBKC leader creates “rebel alliance” of councils to fight Gov’s mansion tax
RBKC Leader Elizabeth Campbell has come out fighting again to stop the Government from implementing its dreaded “mansion tax” in 2028. Cllr Campbell has ramped up her campaigning efforts by creating a powerful cross-party group of councils - duly dubbed "The Rebel...
EXCLUSIVE: Residents rally to save La Famiglia from “disaster” as ONE angry neighbour complains over garden noise
Iconic Italian restaurant La Famiglia has been a delicious dining fixture of Chelsea for 51 years and has attracted a sparkling guest list of celebrities and powerbrokers. Everyone who's anyone has at one time or another graced its beautiful blue and white tiled room...