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Community equipment provider changes
1 August 2025From Monday 4 August we will begin changing from NRS Healthcare to 24-7 Healthcare to provide community equipment.
Kensington and Chelsea households receive over £600,000 cost of living support
31 July 2025£50 Low-income support payment for those who need it the most
New e-cargo bike available to hire in North Kensington
29 July 2025Residents and businesses can now take advantage of a new e-cargo bike available to hire from The SPACE in North Kensington.
Kensington and Chelsea Adult Social Care Rated ‘Outstanding’
25 July 2025The 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 2025If 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 2025Plans have been announced to deliver the borough’s first purpose-built extra care scheme at our Lots Road South development.
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National recognition for outstanding parks and open spaces in Kensington and Chelsea
18 July 2023
Kensington and Chelsea has secured 11 Green Flags for it's parks and outdoor spaces.
Shop in Kensington given zero food hygiene rating for poor food safety and cleaning standards
17 July 2023
Council officers found rodents leading to a fine. Now the business has improved their food safety standards and reopened.
Leighton House is a finalist in the Art Fund Museum of the Year
13 July 2023
Leighton House is awarded £15,000 from world's largest museum prize following stunning transformation
New attractions open at Kensington Memorial Park
12 July 2023
A newly refurbished playground has been officially opened in Kensington Memorial Park.
Confirmed Coronavirus cases in Kensington and Chelsea
7 July 2023
In the week 28 June to 4 July there were 3 confirmed Coronavirus cases in the borough.
New community panel to inform improvements to Portobello
6 July 2023
A community panel of over 20 people will help represent residents, businesses, and traders on Portobello Road.
UK Power Networks and Virgin Media fined a total of £100,000 for poor safety measures
5 July 2023
Council successfully prosecuted and fined both companies for unsafe works in Kensington.
Head of Ukrainian School in Holland Park receives King's Honour
3 July 2023
Inna Hryhorovych shares how she felt upon receiving an MBE for her services to education and the Ukrainian community.
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