Published: Tuesday 2 June 2026
Kensington and Chelsea Council has agreed to award a £74 million contract for the comprehensive refurbishment of Barandon Walk, Hurstway Walk and Testerton Walk on Lancaster West Estate.
The decision marks a major milestone in the Council’s long-term commitment to deliver safer, warmer and more energy-efficient homes for residents following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
The works will include new triple-glazed windows, external wall insulation, fire safety improvements, upgraded heating and ventilation systems, and wider building improvements co-designed with residents.
Kensington and Chelsea Council Leader, Cllr Elizabeth Campbell said:
“We are keeping our promise to residents and moving forward with delivering the Walkways refurbishment in full.
“This is one of the most significant resident-led retrofit and safety programmes in the country and reflects years of co-design, planning and partnership working with residents.
“We continue to have constructive discussions with Government regarding the wider Lancaster West programme and future funding arrangements. While the Government has provided support, funding for the full estate-wide vision has not yet been confirmed at the level required to deliver everything originally envisaged in one phase.
“We are therefore continuing detailed work across the rest of the estate, working closely with the Lancaster West Residents’ Association, to identify what can realistically be delivered, while remaining true to the spirit of the commitments made to residents following the Grenfell tragedy. That includes focusing on safety, energy-efficiency and long-term investment in the neighbourhood.”
Hon. Alderman, Mushtaq Lasharie CBE, Chair of the Lancaster West Residents’ Association, said:
“We welcome the Council’s approval of the Walkways main refurbishment works. After many years of engagement and co-design with residents, this programme remains central to the commitments made to the Lancaster West community following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
“We will continue working closely with the Council and central government to help secure the funding needed to deliver the wider improvements promised across the rest of the estate. We look forwards to completing these works on time as efficiently as possible.”