- Greg Hands walked the length of the King’s Road, from Putney Bridge to Sloane Square, highlighting Kings Road’s role in defining Chelsea and Fulham.
- Greg stopped at schools like Lady Margaret School, local businesses like Love my Human and reflected on key campaigns such as saving Marks & Spencer.
- Greg thanks residents and businesses who took the time to chat and catch up.
Greg Hands walked the length of the King’s Road, starting at the (New) Kings Road. From Putney Bridge to Sloane Square, the King’s Road helps define Chelsea and Fulham.
His first stop was at Thomas’s Academy on New Kings Road, where he reminded residents that Labour’s proposed 20% tax on independent school parents will clobber the state sector too. Independent Schools put a lot back into their communities, like sponsoring a primary school and sharing facilities.
Next, Greg went to Eel Brook Common, where he was first elected by the community in Eel Brook Ward, as a local councillor in 1998, coming from 3rd place behind Labour and the LibDems. Greg has been fighting for this community for 26 years and lives in the heart of it.
His journey continued to Lady Margret School in Parsons Green, a school his daughter attended and is the best comprehensive school in London. Greg emphasised that it is exactly the sort of school which would be even more oversubscribed, if Labour’s 20% tax on independent school parents came in.
Up next, Greg popped into Warr’s Harley-Davidson, which is Fulham’s longest-standing family-owned business. This year is their centenary! John & Rob Warr run Europe’s original Harley-Davidson dealership. Greg believes it is so important to support local businesses!
Greg continued his length of the King’s Road walk, spanning from Putney Bridge to Sloane Square, stopping where the two boroughs meet above the railway line. On the left the (Chelsea) parish of St Luke’s. On the right, Fulham parish (then, of All Saints Fulham). Where he highlighted the stones from 1837!
At King’s Road Co-Op Chelsea, Greg highlighted that he launched their cargo bike delivery service a few years ago. Delivering groceries to people’s doors with zero added emissions, which is great for customers and great for the environment.
Greg visited Chelsea’s internationally iconic World’s End Estate. He has proudly been its champion for the last 14 years. Greg works very closely with the World’s End Residents Association (WERA), and campaigns hard to make sure this part of Chelsea gets a fair deal.
Acknowledging that small businesses and retailers are the life and soul of Chelsea’s King’s Road, Greg visited “Love My Human” dog grooming salon, where he caught up with owner Jenny, who has operated the thriving business for six years. Greg emphasised that the business is an important part of our local community in Chelsea.
Greg continued his walk along the King’s Road to Marks and Spencer, reflecting on his campaign to save M&S. The building is being redeveloped, but M&S has committed to Greg, in writing, to be in the new building, after he organised a big community petition to show public support, which is good news for our area.
Next stop was Peter Jones, which is a unique John Lewis store in preserving its original name. A hat tip to the unique nature of Chelsea! Greg underscored that it has been serving residents and those beyond for decades.
At the end of King’s Road is Sloane Square Station, where Greg let residents know that he would be back outside to greet and meet commuters later in the week; as he has been doing for many years!
Commenting, Greg Hands said:
“It was brilliant to walk the length of the King’s Road, starting at the (New) King’s Road, from Putney Bridge, all the way to Sloane Square.
Stopping off at some of our fantastic local schools, thriving local businesses and highlighting key local campaigns such as saving Marks & Spencer. The King’s Road is not only iconic but defines Chelsea & Fulham.
Thanks again to everyone that stopped and said hello!”
ENDS
