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Three women celebrate chelsea arts festival

This is your summer in Kensington and Chelsea

9 July 2026
We're making it easier than ever to access all that Kensington and Chelsea has to offer this summer. Don't miss it!
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Council welcomes Airbnb data deal to tackle social housing fraud

8 July 2026
A new agreement with Airbnb will help us identify social homes being illegally let as short-term rentals.
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UKHSA issues Amber heat health alert for London

9 July 2026
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber heat-health alert for 8 regions of England, including London from 9am on 8 July.
A fridge, microwave and vacuum cleaner block a communal means of escape, along with a damaged fire door.

Rogue landlord found guilty again over unsafe Hyde Park Gate HMO

7 July 2026
Landlord and property management company successfully prosecuted over unsafe housing conditions
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Nearly all Council services restored following cyber attack

1 July 2026
Residents can now access the majority of services as 94 per cent of Council systems back online after last year’s cyber attack.
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Million pound upgrade for Chelsea swimming pool

26 June 2026
The pool will be closed from Sunday 12 July to allow for the renovations to take place

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Cllr Taylor-Smith update on the KCTMO handback, 24 January 2018

26 January 2018

Cllr Taylor-Smith update on the KCTMO handback, 24 January 2018

Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (KCTMO) temporarily hand back control of housing stock to the Council

27 December 2017

The Council has written to all KCTMO residents about today’s announcement.

Mayor of London and Government support small businesses affected by Grenfell Tower tragedy

12 December 2017

Council statement about support from the Mayor of London and the Government for small businesses affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.

Budget 2017: Grenfell recovery to get further funding

22 November 2017

Information on further funding for Grenfell families, survivors, and the local community as part of the 2017 budget.

Initial Report - Independent Grenfell Recovery Taskforce

6 November 2017

Initial report from the Independent Grenfell Recovery Taskforce to show how the Council is delivering its response to the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Statement on KCTMO’s annual general meeting

16 October 2017

Statement on KCTMO’s annual general meeting.

KCTMO and Council working together to secure orderly transition

6 October 2017

Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation and the Council are working together to create new management arrangements for the Council's housing stock.

Councillors vote in favour of ending the contract with Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (TMO)

28 September 2017

Councillors vote in favour of ending the contract with Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (TMO)

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