West London council agrees to evict ‘megaboats’ from a Chelsea harbour
A West London council has agreed to issue an eviction notice for three ‘megaboats’ in Chelsea Reach harbour. Kensington and Chelsea councillors voted unanimously…
One borough’s school budget would be £500k worse off after ‘bungled’ DfE calculation, claim Labour
Labour has slammed the government’s bungled schools budget claiming it leaves those in one West London borough almost £500k worse off next year. They…
Soho kids Christmas lights returns for the third year
London’s Kids Xmas Lights project has returned to Soho for a third year in a row – with 14 new winners. Soho Parish Primary…
Portobello Market traders fear going cashless will force them to shut
Traders at a famous London market say they’re being forced to go cashless and fear they’ll have to close their stalls. Portobello Road traders…
Resident says new dockless bike scheme is ‘disappointing’ but council urges patience
A Soho resident said a scheme to tackle dockless bikes being dumped on footpaths has been “disappointing” – but the council has urged residents…
New temp ice-rink set to be approved
A winter-themed ice rink and festive bar in the heart of London could be approved as soon as next week. Underbelly Ltd wants to…
New AI cameras in Westminster to fine fly-tippers bring in £0 in six months
New CCTV cameras which use AI to track fly-tippers in central London have earned £0 in fines since going live in February, a Freedom of…
Disability campaigner says new Holland Park toilets are a ‘lifeline’ as council reveals plans to build more
A disability campaigner said new disabled toilets in Holland Park are a ‘lifeline’ as the council reveals plans to build more. Mariya Stoeva from…
Out and about with the Kensington and Chelsea’s ‘Grime Busters’
It’s a dirty job but someone’s got to do it. The well-known expression is the perfect description of one of the most crucial, but…
Councillor on a crusade: He rates iconic BT phone boxes in Soho and finds poo in one
A London councillor has visited a number of iconic BT phone boxes in Soho to rate how disgusting they are – and what he…
Council offers hotel stays in Eastbourne for elderly residents during Notting Hill Carnival
Older residents living near the Notting Hill Carnival route are being offered a long weekend away in Eastbourne by the council. Kensington and Chelsea…
Council ends UK’s first ‘zero emissions street’
A London council has agreed to end the UK’s first ‘zero emissions’ road despite it being backed by 51 per cent of people. Beech…
