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View of Albert Bridge from the bridge with blue sky and birds

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.
Group picture with Mayor's award winners and Mayor

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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Road closures for Prudential RideLondon on Sunday 30 July 2017

4 July 2016

Information about widespread road closures across London and Surrey on Sunday 30 July 2017 for Prudential RideLondon cycling events.

Customer information for the Spring bank holiday

26 May 2016

Information on the Spring 2017 bank holiday including details of refuse collections, parking restrictions and opening hours of our services.

Customer information for the Early May bank holiday

27 April 2016

Early May bank holiday information for refuse collections and parking restrictions also opening hours for customer services, leisure services and libraries.

Holiday and New Year information

18 December 2014

Information about refuse collections, opening hours and parking restrictions during Christmas and New Year periods.

Films

17 October 2014

Watch short video clips from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's YouTube channel.

Heatwave this week

10 August 2022

The Met Office have issued an Amber warning for extreme heat over the coming days.

Council helps natures little helpers by building buzzing Bee Superhighway

12 October 2022

The Council's development of a Bee Superhighway across the borough was reviewed by Environment Select Committee last night.

Cold weather warning

7 December 2022

Advice on the cold weather alert running from Wednesday 7 December to Monday 12 December.

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