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Councillors decide on full repair plus extra works to protect Albert Bridge

26 March 2026
We will fix the broken component and install measures to help stop the same damage on the other arms of the bridge.
The Rough Sleeper Dual Diagnosis Service (left to right): Darren Skeete, Charlotte Northall, Gavin Stewart and Cllr Sof McVeigh

Former substance user helps others facing similar struggles

26 March 2026
A man who battled addiction is helping others rebuild their lives by working for the service he credits with saving his life.
A woman measuring a door as part of a survey

Protecting homes from future flooding

24 March 2026
Flood defences to be installed in Lorne Gardens after Council secures additional funding from Thames Water and Peabody.
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Council tax is being collected again following the November 2025 cyber attack

20 March 2026
Bills have been issued, with nearly 25,000 bills already paid and support available for people who need it.
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Kensington and Chelsea Mayor’s Awards winners revealed

17 March 2026
Eight community-spirited people chosen to receive 2026 Kensington and Chelsea Mayor’s Awards
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Planning systems back online after cyber attack

9 March 2026
Recovery from the cyber attack moves forward as planning applications and land charge searches are now being processed again.

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North Kensington community vote to award local projects £200k

13 January 2020

A range of projects to support community-led recovery in North Kensington were allocated £200k following the Grenfell Projects Fund Decision Day at Kensington Aldridge Academy (KAA) on Saturday (11 January).

Residents invited to council conference on joining up enforcement services

9 January 2020

Residents are invited to a conference on 21 January which will set out plans for joining up enforcement services.

New Post Office parcel service at Kensington Central Library

7 January 2020

The new ParcelShop service by Post Office has launched its trial at Kensington Central Library.

Resolve to get involved in Kensington and Chelsea this 2020

6 January 2020

Have you made a resolution to be more active in your community? There's loads to take part in Kensington and Chelsea to make that goal a reality.

First opposite sex civil partnership at Chelsea Old Town Hall

31 December 2019

First opposite sex civil partnership at Chelsea Old Town Hall.

The Lancaster West Update

30 December 2019

The Lancaster West newsletter provides regular updates on news for the Estate and space for people to discuss issues for the local area.

Love Actually is...giving the gift of privacy

23 December 2019

The Council is stepping in to help protect one resident’s privacy and encourage visitors to try out other famous locations in the borough.

Every Mind Matters Conversation Café

20 December 2019

Information on the Every Mind Matters Conversation Café event.

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