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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...
The Royal “boro” welcomes a new madam mayor – an “extrovert” native New Yorker
From The Citizen’s customary front-row perch on the Town Hall press bench, John Cookson looks on wryly as Kensington and Chelsea’s civic grandees gather beneath fibre optic chandeliers to perform one of local government’s oldest rituals — the solemn appointment of a brand new mayor. To the Town Hall in Hornton Street. A building possessing all the reassuring charm of an East German embassy crossed with a 1970s insurance headquarters. Designed...
Cllr Monica Press, Leader of the Labour Group of Councilllors – FULL speech
Cllr Monica Press, Leader of the Labour Group of councillors, who represents Colville ward, addressed the full meeting of the new council. Here is her speech in full Thank you Madam Mayor and congratulations on your election. And congratulations to Cllr Nur on his election as Deputy Mayor. Just one of the many talented and dedicated individuals that come out of the North Kensington community. We hope you both have a very enjoyable and...
EXCLUSIVE: Rockwell Property’s KC and the fight to STOP a 10-STOREY building in old Chiswick
The legal eagle who led the battle to gain permission for a tower of luxury apartments by Battersea Bridge spoke out to STOP a 10-storey building marring an historic part of west London, The Citizen can reveal. Russell Harris KC (King's Counsel) gave an impassioned statement last August at a meeting of Hounslow Council's planning committee AGAINST a 42m high development known as 1 Burlington Lane by Hogarth Roundabout in Chiswick. The Citizen...
Chelsea remembers The Fallen with pride and dignity
Chelsea did itself proud during Remembrance Sunday and the days leading up to the nation's day of reflection for the heroes who fought and paid the...
Furious battle begins to stop the “cultural vandalism” of Tite Street
A furious battle has broken out to stop a large-scale development of luxury apartments that will "vandalise" one of Chelsea's most celebrated...
Rick Astley to headline at St Lukes’s starry charity carols service
There’ll be a touch of pop royalty in Chelsea this Christmas when Rick Astley leads a glittering line-up at the annual Nordoff and Robbins London...
BREAKING NEWS: Companies owned by Andrew Moffat have been put into ADMINISTRATION
Fireworks Night Special Report: Various companies owned by Andrew Moffat - the businessman who owns the Chelsea Yacht and Boat Company, which runs...
Legendary Maggie Jones’s restaurant rises from the ashes
Two long years after a devastating fire, one of the Royal borough’s most beloved restaurants is preparing to welcome diners once again. Tucked away...
New Renters Act does not protect houseboat owners from eviction
The new Renters' Rights Act has received widespread news coverage since it received Royal Ascent. It has also been praised for the extra protection...
Face of the World’s End Estate murderer – Joshua Monroe
A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 22 years after stabbing Omarkafi Sahal on the World’s End Estate last year. Joshua Monroe, 20,...
Residents escalate fight to FINALLY deal with “neighbour from hell”
The fight to tackle a former RBKC councillor who has been the "neighbour from hell" for the past 16 years is being escalated. Residents in a Chelsea...
Council’s £5m ‘ghost house’ is still empty after EIGHT YEARS
RBKC council has spent more than £5m on a house to provide urgent accommodation for council tenants that is still empty after EIGHT YEARS, an...
Lord Archer weighs in to sell out Royal Marsden event
Author Jeffrey Archer has thrown the book at rallying the local troops to help sell out a gala night in support The Royal Marsden Hospital. Lord...
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