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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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Speaking up to stop hate crime

16 October 2019

A resident talks about his experience of hate crime.

First Resident Summit for Council tenants and leaseholders

15 October 2019

The first Resident Summit held at Kensington Town Hall on Saturday 12 October 2019.

Children’s Services rated outstanding by Ofsted

14 October 2019

Kensington and Chelsea's Children’s Services have been rated outstanding by Ofsted. 

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government publish Stage 1 Grenfell Environmental Checks

11 October 2019

Link to the MHCLG website with Stage 1 Grenfell Environmental Checks and details of drop-in events.

Monitor your mental health with Every Mind Matters

10 October 2019

Information about World Mental Health Day.

Economy Strategy launched with Employment and Skills event

9 October 2019

The Council has launched its Economy Strategy, 'Live, Work, and Learn: Our plan for a successful local economy', with the first of two events, which focused on Employment and Skills, bringing together organisations from across the borough who pledged their support.

Council wins right to challenge Mayor of London planning decision

9 October 2019

Council brings judicial review on Mayor of London decision to grant planning permission to Kensington Forum Hotel

Utility firms urged to stop putting the public at risk

9 October 2019

Thames Water fined for road works which left pedestrians unsafe

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