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The Council works to provide services which meet the needs of
all who live in, work in or visit this vibrant part of Central
London. Whether it is going to school, borrowing from the
libraries, visiting a museum, working in an office, using social
services, the refuse collection, or simply travelling the borough,
the Council works to ensure services operate smoothly and
efficiently.
The Council operates a leader and cabinet decision making system
along similar lines to central government. Overview and Scrutiny
committees hold the cabinet to account and are able to ask for
decisions to be reviewed. All the borough's 54 Councillors have a
vital role to play under this system, representing your interests.
They are your key link to the Council, channelling your views and
giving advice and help.
Five 'directorates' or 'business groups' share responsibility
for the Council's operations. These are Family and Children’s
Services; Transport, Environment and Leisure; Housing, Health and
Adult Social Care; Planning and Borough Development and Corporate
Services.
The Council works in partnership with many organisations in the
borough. Examples of key partnerships include the Health and
Well-being Partnership, and the Community Safety Partnership Board,
as well as the Kensington and Chelsea Partnership.
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