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This is your summer in Kensington and Chelsea
9 July 2026We're making it easier than ever to access all that Kensington and Chelsea has to offer this summer. Don't miss it!
Council welcomes Airbnb data deal to tackle social housing fraud
8 July 2026A new agreement with Airbnb will help us identify social homes being illegally let as short-term rentals.
UKHSA issues Amber heat health alert for London
9 July 2026The UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber heat-health alert for 8 regions of England, including London from 9am on 8 July.
Rogue landlord found guilty again over unsafe Hyde Park Gate HMO
7 July 2026Landlord and property management company successfully prosecuted over unsafe housing conditions
Nearly all Council services restored following cyber attack
1 July 2026Residents can now access the majority of services as 94 per cent of Council systems back online after last year’s cyber attack.
Million pound upgrade for Chelsea swimming pool
26 June 2026The pool will be closed from Sunday 12 July to allow for the renovations to take place
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Our policy on banning contractors involved in our building and refurbishment projects
17 July 2025
This policy has been updated so that Siderise Insulation Limited is no longer listed as a banned supplier.
Kensington and Chelsea Parks Celebrate Green Flag Awards
15 July 2025
The annual Green Flag awards run by Keep Britain Tidy were given to 11 parks and open spaces run by the Council.
New housing block named in honour of Carnival pioneer
15 July 2025
A new residential block at the Council’s Barlby Road new homes development will be named after Lady Lee Woolford Chivers MBE.
One-off funding increase to support Notting Hill Carnival
10 July 2025
Authorities agree increased grant funding to support crowd safety at Notting Hill Carnival.
Grenfell learnings inspire new Housing Strategy
10 July 2025
The learnings from Grenfell sit at the heart of a forward-thinking new five-year Housing Strategy for Kensington and Chelsea.
Update on progress on the Council’s Inquiry commitments
9 July 2025
Nearly 40 bereaved, survivors and residents have express an interest in joining new Independent Advisory Panel.
Kensington & Chelsea Council launches borough wide engagement events.
26 June 2025
Share your ideas with Council leaders at new borough-wide engagement events “Your Council comes to you”.
New service provides 24/7 support for rough sleepers
25 June 2025
Complex Needs Rough Sleeper Service in North Kensington offers round-the-clock, specialist support
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