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Update: Albert Bridge closed to traffic
23 February 2026The latest information on the closure of Albert Bridge to traffic. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross safely.
Kensington and Chelsea sets out budget with tough choices on taxes due to government funding cuts
11 February 2026Council tax increases have been agreed by the Council's leadership team.
Progress for Cremorne Wharf jetty and riverside walkway plans
11 February 2026Plans to explore the potential for a new riverside walkway have taken a step forward
Apprentices build careers at Barlby new homes site
9 February 2026Local residents carve out careers in construction at Barlby New Homes site
Step-free commitment for South Kensington Station
5 February 2026Council and resident campaign pays off as Transport for London commits to step-free access to all platforms
We are responding to a cybersecurity issue
26 January 2026An update on a cyber-attack on Kensington and Chelsea Council and how it has affected services for residents.
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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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