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High value row erupts as MP accuses RBKC Leader of “lying” and sending “fake” letter to scare residents over mansion tax
An extraordinary political row has erupted between RBKC Council Leader Cllr. Elizabeth Campbell and Kensington and Bayswater MP Joe Powell over the Government's proposed high-value property surcharge — dubbed the "mansion tax" by opponents. Battle lines were drawn after Conservative Cllr. Campbell wrote to residents' associations last week claiming 53% of properties in the borough could be affected by the proposed...
Chelsea History Festival
Guest Curator: John Simpson, BBC World Affairs Editor
Sponsored by Cadogan
Media Partner: The Chelsea Citizen
Thursday 1 – Sunday 4 October 2026
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...
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...