"Tourists seeking attractive photos are visiting the borough by the coachload to pose in front of blooming pink blossom trees and houses covered in climbing lilac wisteria. However, some visitors have been seen blocking roads and balancing drinks, food and bags on cars and garden walls while they seek out the perfect photos."
"Kensington and Chelsea is a unique and characterful borough and we're proud to host visitors from all over the world who want to experience our amazing spaces for themselves. We're very happy to welcome them, but we ask that they respect residents and our local community."
"One resident told the Standard: It's mostly harmless and we're lucky to live in such a wonderfully beautiful place, particularly in the springtime, but having strangers pose outside your front door every day can get tiring."
The borough is experiencing an influx of tourists attracted by blooming pink blossom trees and lilac wisteria. Many visitors are causing disruptions by blocking roads and setting up tents for photos. Residents have responded by putting up signs and installing ropes to deter tourists from posing outside their homes. The local council is patrolling the area to manage anti-social behavior. While some residents appreciate the beauty and tourism, they express frustration over the constant presence of strangers near their homes.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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