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Amber heat health alert issued for London
26 May 2026The UKHSA has issued an Amber heat alert for London from 2pm Friday 22 May to 5pm Thursday 28 May.
Council tax bills for 2026/27 are now being issued to residents
21 May 2026Bills are later than usual this year and support is available for people who need it.
Leader announces new-look team
19 May 2026Cllr Elizabeth Campbell confirmed as leader of the Conservative group and announces proposed leadership team changes.
Wheelchair user advocates for accessible bike in Kensington and Chelsea
13 May 2026A new accessible bike is making inclusive cycling a reality for those in wheelchairs
Kensington and Chelsea Council 2026 local elections results
8 May 2026The results from the 2026 local elections in Kensington and Chelsea.
Operator of shisha lounge fined nearly £4,000 for smoking offence
5 May 2026Officers found people smoking in enclosed marquee in the garden area of the hotel in 1 Lexham Gardens, South Kensington.
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Council cleans up Europe's largest festival
29 August 2023
Tonnes of rubbish collected by our cleaning crew over the Carnival weekend.
Residents to enjoy a seaside break during Notting Hill Carnival
24 August 2023
As part of an annual scheme, older residents living along the Carnival route will have the chance to enjoy a free seaside break.
Making Bute Street beautiful
24 August 2023
Bute Street in South Kensington is getting a makeover this summer as part of our efforts to make even more amazing spaces
Exam success for pupils in Kensington and Chelsea
23 August 2023
Pupils in Kensington and Chelsea have received their A level results for 2023.
Winter ice rink approved near Kensington High Street
23 August 2023
Councillors have given the green light for a seasonal ice rink at Kensington Palace Gardens.
Landlords sign up for new licence to protect tenants in house and flatshares
22 August 2023
A new licensing scheme in Kensington and Chelsea is seeing hundreds of landlords apply for a licence to boost housing standards.
Notting Hill Carnival in numbers: 300 food stalls, 38 live sound systems and 1,000 toilets
21 August 2023
Notting Hill Carnival returns 27 – 28 August 2023, with Kensington and Chelsea Council revealing the numbers behind the event.
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