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Paw patrols help officers sniff out illicit goods
7 September 2026Sniffer dogs assist Council officers in uncovering more than 1,500 illicit and counterfeit items during day of raids.
Help us challenge the Government’s Fair Funding cuts
3 September 2026Add your voice to our consultation on plans to ask the Government to reconsider cuts to our funding.
Kensington boutique to pay over £100,000 for selling fake luxury goods
3 September 2026Trading Standards officers seized counterfeit high-end designer clothing and accessories during a raid in 2023.
Carnival clean-up returns streets to normal
1 September 2026More than 300 tonnes of waste removed as 200 workers and 30 vehicles clear Notting Hill's streets after Carnival.
Ofsted praises support for children in care in Kensington and Chelsea
25 August 2026Children in care feel happy, safe and settled in their homes, according to a focused visit from Ofsted inspectors.
Albert Bridge gets fresh coat of paint as part of refurbishment works
21 August 2026We're using the closure of Albert Bridge to bring forward a programme of essential refurbishment and maintenance works.
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Kensington and Chelsea Adult Social Care Rated ‘Outstanding’
25 July 2025
The Council's adult social care department has become only the second one the country to be inspected and rated Outstanding.
Vote via post? You may need to reapply
24 July 2025
If you’ve had a postal vote since before 31 October 2023 you will need to reapply. Check now ahead of next year's Local Elections.
First purpose-built extra care scheme in Kensington and Chelsea unveiled
22 July 2025
Plans have been announced to deliver the borough’s first purpose-built extra care scheme at our Lots Road South development.
Amber weather warning for London
20 July 2025
Advice on how to prepare and deal with torrential rain with thunderstorms
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.
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