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Saying goodbye and good luck to our first year of Supported Interns, many of which have secured work both in and out of the organisation. Includes quote from Cllr and interviews with interns. 

Responding to the findings of the investigation into Western Riverside Waste Authority

As a Council that wants to listen to and support our local residents and local businesses, we have sought to engage widely to hear what people think about TfL’s proposals for Holland Park Avenue, Notting Hill Gate and surrounding streets, before setting out our position. 

In response to the recently closed TfL consultation on their proposals for Holland Park Avenue and Notting Hill Gate, Cllr Johnny Thalassites, Lead Member for Transport and Planning, Kensington and Chelsea Council said:

Residents support proposed voluntary band H council tax contributions.

80 per cent of those who responsed agree.

The scheme will be set up over the summer.

Temporary display of memorial messages around Grenfell while works to the horading takes place.  Artwork and tributes will be returns after works are completed.

Kensington and Chelsea Council statement on Huffington Post story – 29 May, 2019

New contract with GLL to run Kensington Leisure Centre and Chelsea Sports Centre for the next 10 years.  There is also a new free Pay and Play card which provides discounts of up to 50 per cent off some classes and bookings.