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Springing into action for a greener, safer and fairer borough
1 May 2025A new action plan is agreed to continue making the borough greener, safer and fairer by 2027.
Hundreds gather for tabletop gaming event
30 April 2025Dragonmeet Call to Adventure saw new and experienced gamers gather to play Dungeons & Dragons and other roleplaying games.
Hogarth Road’s bright new chapter
30 April 2025New trees and wider pavements are creating a welcoming environment at the new and improved Hogarth Road in Earls Court
Council publishes first-ever social investment impact report
17 April 2025The report showcases the value of the social, economic and environmental benefits the Council is delivering for residents.
Council wins £295,000 in greener schools funding to continue net zero work
14 April 2025Three schools in North Kensington will get new windows and lighting to help keep classrooms warm and buildings energy efficient.
Network company fined £40,000 for unsafe works in Kensington
9 April 2025Unsafe works were carried out in Adam and Eve Mews and Queen’s Gate Mews
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New Executive Director for Environment and Neighbourhoods
11 October 2023
The Council appoints Beau Stanford-Francis as its new Executive Director for Environment and Neighbourhoods
Kelso Cochrane House wins best affordable housing development award
4 October 2023
Kelso Cochrane House has won the ‘best affordable housing development - less than £20m’ at the Inside Housing Awards.
Planned weekend closures for Albert Bridge
2 October 2023
Albert Bridge will be closed for the first two weekends in October for essential safety and maintenance works.
New resident co-designed service standards come into action
28 September 2023
New service standards, co-designed with residents, will set the bar for customer service within the Council
Rental e-bike parking introduced to keep pavements clear
27 September 2023
128 new painted parking spaces and 40 ‘virtual’ bays in the first agreement with all three main rental e-bike providers in London
Library of Things opens in North Kensington
26 September 2023
A library lending household items like drills, carpet cleaners and kitchen appliances opens in Kensington Leisure Centre.
Chelsea Flower Show garden installed at Latimer Road Tube Station
22 September 2023
A display garden from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been repurposed as a community growing space at Latimer Road tube station.
Affected by flooding? Tell us if you would be interested in flood protection measures at your home
21 September 2023
Complete a short questionnaire now to see if you could be eligible for flood protection measures in your home.
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