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Martin Kuczmarski interview: “I want Martino’s to always give a big hug to the residents of Chelsea. You are my most important customers”
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....
Public Inquiry Day 5: Temperatures rise as Rockwell’s KC clashes with council officer
The long-running battle over the controversial Battersea Bridge tower roared back into life this week — with campaigners insisting they are quietly confident of seeing off the “monster” scheme. As the high-stakes inquiry entered its second week, opponents said the tide appeared to be turning against developers Rockwell. Veteran campaigner Dr Michael Jubb, of the Battersea Society, told The Citizen: “The final decision rests with the planning...
Public Inquiry Day 4: “This is the Donald Trump of planning applications…cold-hearted and vain, driven by ignorance, arrogance, and avarice”. Rockwell slammed in stinging statement
Veteran Fleet Street journalist and campaigner Rob McGibbon yesterday launched a blistering broadside against the controversial Battersea Bridge tower — warning it will “blight homes” and “wreck lives”. McGibbon, who is the editor of The Chelsea Citizen, delivered a strongly worded statement as an 'Interested Party' on Day Four of the public inquiry into Rockwell Property’s bid to build a 29-storey tower known as One Battersea Bridge. Reading...
Public Inquiry Day 3: Fury as Battersea Society criticises Rockwell for “deceitful PR campaign”
Emotions exploded at the Battersea Bridge tower inquiry as a leading residents’ group tore into developers Rockwell — branding their tactics a “deceitful PR campaign.” In a blistering attack, The Battersea Society’s Dr Michael Jubb accused the firm behind the 29-storey scheme of misleading the public during the critical months in the lead up to last year's meeting of Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee. He told the inquiry...
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...
Met Police launches dedicated enquiry phone line for Chelsea
The Met has started trialing the 'Chelsea Police Enquiry Line’. It is offering a dedicated telephone number that will be manned from 11am-1pm on...
Lord Cashman speaks up in support of the Chelsea houseboat owners
Lord Cashman made a spirited defence of the Chelsea houseboat owners in a speech in the House of Lords on the evening of 4th February. Baron...
SHOCK! Pot-hole central Lots Road resurfaced for first time in 25 years
Residents in Lots Road are reported to be “deliriously happy” following the sudden resurfacing of their street. Lots Road has been known as...
Chinese New Culture Revolution on the King’s Road closes after 30 years
Popular Chinese noodle and dumpling restaurant New Culture Revolution closed in January after more than 30 successful years on the King’s Road. A...
Residents prepare to call time on The Phene’s “awful awning” garden roof plan
Residents and The Chelsea Society have joined forces to oppose the planning application from The Phene pub (built in 1853) in Phene Street SW3 to...
URGENT CLADDING ISSUE AT KING’S ROAD BLOCK
The owners of apartment block at 536 King’s Road have been ordered to carry out urgent remedial work after the discovery of dangerous cladding.
RBKC LEADER ORDERS URGENT REVIEW AFTER CHELSEA FORUM “FIASCO”
Furious Councillor Elizabeth Campbell, the leader of the council, has ordered an urgent and thorough review of communication procedures after only...
ICONIC PATRIDGES FOOD STORE LEAVES CHELSEA AFTER 53 YEARS
Independent family-run Partridges has closed its Chelsea shop after 53 years. Its location in Gloucester Road, Kensington, will continue to trade as...
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