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A social worker high fives a child

Ofsted praises support for children in care in Kensington and Chelsea

25 August 2026
Children in care feel happy, safe and settled in their homes, according to a focused visit from Ofsted inspectors.
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Albert Bridge gets fresh coat of paint as part of refurbishment works

21 August 2026
We're using the closure of Albert Bridge to bring forward a programme of essential refurbishment and maintenance works.
Students at KAA receive their GCSE results

Students celebrate 2026 GCSE results

20 August 2026
Young people across Kensington and Chelsea are celebrating their GCSE results today as they look ahead to their next steps.
Police join enforcement officers for a joint patrol

Illegal street traders tackled by seven-day-a-week enforcement

19 August 2026
Unauthorised traders are being moved on from the borough's streets thanks to enhanced enforcement patrols.
A promotional header for Notting Hill Carnival 2026

Counting down to Carnival: the work behind the weekend

17 August 2026
Ahead of the 60th Notting Hill Carnival, discover the facts and figures behind the Council's involvement.
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Reaction and results from A Level results day

13 August 2026
See results from sixth forms and colleges across Kensington and Chelsea plus reactions from students as they open their results.

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Grenfell Projects Fund enables Minds United FC training

13 October 2020

A North Kensington football club dedicated to promoting positive mental health is inviting new players to join Covid-safe coaching sessions.

Kickstart scheme provides job opportunities with local employers

9 October 2020

Businesses and organisations in the borough can now provide fully funded job placements for young people through the Government’s Kickstart scheme.

Learn to repair and reuse clothes, electricals and bikes this London Repair Week

8 October 2020

Have a go at repairing and reusing to help protect the environment, reduce waste and support local businesses this Repair Week (12-17 October).

New Coronavirus Testing Centre in North Kensington

5 October 2020

From today (Monday 5 October) a semi-permanent Coronavirus testing centre is open at The Hub, 2-4 Malton Road W10 5UP.  It will be open 8am to 8pm.

Local Contact Tracing in Kensington and Chelsea.

2 October 2020

Local Contact Tracing launched in Kensington and Chelsea.

Have your say in the future of Kensington and Chelsea

30 September 2020

Take a break from 2020 and think about 2040, as Kensington and Chelsea asks for your opinions on how to make the borough brilliant in the future. 

Wheels in motion for Kensington cycle lane

30 September 2020

Work has begun to create a new, temporary cycle lane in Kensington High Street. 

Virtual library welcomes thousands of visitors online

28 September 2020

The virtual library has hosted over 700 online events and seen eBook use up 73 per cent since April - find out what the top downloads are ahead of Black History Month.

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