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This is your summer in Kensington and Chelsea

9 July 2026
We're making it easier than ever to access all that Kensington and Chelsea has to offer this summer. Don't miss it!
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Council welcomes Airbnb data deal to tackle social housing fraud

8 July 2026
A new agreement with Airbnb will help us identify social homes being illegally let as short-term rentals.
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UKHSA issues Amber heat health alert for London

9 July 2026
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber heat-health alert for 8 regions of England, including London from 9am on 8 July.
A fridge, microwave and vacuum cleaner block a communal means of escape, along with a damaged fire door.

Rogue landlord found guilty again over unsafe Hyde Park Gate HMO

7 July 2026
Landlord and property management company successfully prosecuted over unsafe housing conditions
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Nearly all Council services restored following cyber attack

1 July 2026
Residents can now access the majority of services as 94 per cent of Council systems back online after last year’s cyber attack.
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Million pound upgrade for Chelsea swimming pool

26 June 2026
The pool will be closed from Sunday 12 July to allow for the renovations to take place

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£500k safety net for Kensington and Chelsea businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic

7 April 2020

A new £500,000 funding pot will provide an extra lifeline for small businesses in Kensington and Chelsea amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Stay active with #TogetherKandC

7 April 2020

A brand new online hub from the Council is bringing together the best online activities and resources, from keeping fit to staying productive at home.

The borough’s first Youth Mayor announced

3 April 2020

Over 750 young residents took to the polls to vote for their first Youth Mayor.

Extensions for consultations

3 April 2020

We've extended the closing dates for all live consultations.

Message to our businesses and self-employed

1 April 2020

Lead Member for Skills and Enterprise, Cllr Catherine Faulks shares a message of the support and helpful measures available for businesses and the self-employed in response to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Hub begins operating

28 March 2020

Food parcels are being distributed to Kensington and Chelsea’s most vulnerable residents after the borough’s COVID-19 Hub started operating.

Message to residents: Leader of the Council, Cllr Elizabeth Campbell

24 March 2020

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Elizabeth Campbell, has written a letter to residents of the borough about the latest on the Coronavirus and how it affects local people. 

Coronavirus (COVID-19): information

20 March 2020

What is the current situation with the Coronavirus (COVID -19) and where to find more information.

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