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Campaigner and champion “tree hugger” Chris Packham makes landmark planting at the V&A
A brand new tree has put down roots in South Kensington — and it’s a big one for London’s green campaigners. TV wildlife star and proud “tree hugger” Chris Packham popped into SW7 today to help plant the two-millionth tree for urban charity Trees...
Rockwell’s appeal to build “toxic tower” reignites battle of Battersea Bridge
Campaigners locked in a bitter fight to stop a 29-storey tower by Battersea Bridge are sharpening their swords once again — after developer Rockwell Property launched an appeal to the Secretary of State to overturn a crushing council rejection. Wandsworth Council threw out Rockwell’s plans for a tower of mostly luxury apartments last year, branding it “grossly unacceptable” and warning that it flew in the face of its planning policy. Officers...
Have your say on proposed changes to Stratford Road, Kensington
RBKC council has launched a proposal to improve Stratford Road in Kensington, including making a stretch of the road one-way. The initiative is part of the council’s 'Amazing Spaces' streetscape improvement programme, which aims to create more attractive and welcoming public places. Under the plan, Stratford Road, which is known as a quaint street that is full of character with neighbourhood shops and businesses, would become one-way westbound...
Blues bet big on “novice” Liam Rosenior to replace Maresca
Chelsea FC have rolled the dice — and gone all in on Liam Rosenior. The Blues have confirmed the surprise appointment of the 41-year-old as their new head coach on a monster six-and-a-half-year deal, tying him to Stamford Bridge until 2032. Englishman Rosenior jetted in to London to seal the move from RC Strasbourg Alsace, Chelsea's sister club. He replaces Enzo Maresca, whose 19-month reign came to a brutal end on 1st January after a miserable...
Designs unveiled for new £1m riverside park by Lots Road
Detailed concept designs have been unveiled by RBKC for a new £1m riverside park by Lots Road in SW10. The council has created three draft options...
The Chelsea Society’s Annual Report rolls orf the presses
The Chelsea Society has issued its annual report for 2024 and its Winter Bulletin. The Citizen is happy to publish here the Editor's Foreword by...
New pub on local team sheet prepares to cross the line
The Lost Hours pub, which closed more than a year ago and has been at the mercy of squatters for many months, is to finally re-open - as a pub....
Homes for Ukraine – RBKC and residents fight to help those displaced by war
RBKC and residents are continuing to step up to help Ukrainian people displaced by the devastating war that has been raging for three years....
Fulham’s latest 38-storey “monstrous tower” set to loom over Chelsea
Hammersmith & Fulham Council has waved through the fourth phase of the King's Road Park development in SW6 that will include a 38-storey tower...
Cooper the German Shepherd to star in Finborough Theatre’s new play
The Finborough Theatre has announced some radical casting for a new production - Cooper, the...
Ward Police Sergeant vows: ‘Every victim of crime in Chelsea WILL be contacted”
Chelsea residents have been promised "continuity and accountability" from the Metropolitan Police when it comes to fighting...
Silver trowels and wet cement for topping out of £46m Sloane Street re-build
The Great and the Good of Chelsea (and some of its most esteemed infantry) turned up for the topping out ceremony to celebrate the end of the...
The Phene’s bid for garden roof extension collapses
The Phene pub's hopes of installing a permanent, all-weather structure to encase its historic garden have been dismissed by RBKC. The...
More possessions of the late Baronness Thatcher go under the hammer in Chelsea
A six figure sum was easily gained when further possessions from the estate of the late Baronness Thatcher went under the hammer at Sloane...
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