The Planning Inspectorate has ridden roughshod over houseboat dwellers, RBK&C and all who love this stretch of our river. The ‘Mysterious Moffats’ have been allowed to park their hideous mega boats despite 100% opposition: what a negation of democracy. The Inspector’s decision can be challenged in the courts if there has been an error in… Continue reading

The Dame’s many long-term fans will have followed this story for years. RBKC’s traditional markets are controlled and protected by parliamentary legislation: the London Local Authorities Act 1990. Council charges for market services must be “reasonable” and agreed with licensed street traders. Unreasonable, unagreed charges are unlawful. All unspent revenues must be returned to individual… Continue reading

The real price of Nick Price-Thompson The Dame is a bit of a PR expert. She knows the tricks PR people get up using pseudo-scientific nonsense to get leaders to ante up more dough. Mr Price-Thompson, the K&C PR boss, has built up a huge empire convincing Elizabeth Campbell all her troubles could disappear by… Continue reading