New residents

New residents - Welcome to the Royal Borough

If you're about to move into the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, or have already moved in, this guide gives you access to the essential things you may need to do and information you may want to know, as you move into your new home. These include:

  • register for council tax
  • apply for a parking permit
  • check your bin collection days
  • register to vote 
  • find your local councillor
  • sign up to your local library
  • join a school 
  • get involved in your community

Welcome to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Last updated: 7 March 2023