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This is your summer in Kensington and Chelsea
9 July 2026We're making it easier than ever to access all that Kensington and Chelsea has to offer this summer. Don't miss it!
Council welcomes Airbnb data deal to tackle social housing fraud
8 July 2026A new agreement with Airbnb will help us identify social homes being illegally let as short-term rentals.
UKHSA issues a Yellow heat health alert for London
12 July 2026The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Yellow heat-health alert for 5 regions of England, including London from 9am on 8 July.
Rogue landlord found guilty again over unsafe Hyde Park Gate HMO
7 July 2026Landlord and property management company successfully prosecuted over unsafe housing conditions
Nearly all Council services restored following cyber attack
1 July 2026Residents can now access the majority of services as 94 per cent of Council systems back online after last year’s cyber attack.
Million pound upgrade for Chelsea swimming pool
26 June 2026The pool will be closed from Sunday 12 July to allow for the renovations to take place
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A statement from the Leader of the Council
20 October 2023
The Council is working with the police to reassure communities after a suspected murder in North Kensington on 19 October 2023.
Supporting acute mental health beds
12 October 2023
At Full Council there was unanimous support from councillors for a call for acute mental health beds in south Westminster.
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.
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