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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.
Newest first
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.
Grime busters team to tackle enviro-crime and anti-social behaviour
3 July 2023
People across the borough will see cleaner streets after a £865,000 investment in a new grime busters team and new equipment.
Council prosecutes Thames Water for unsafe works in South Kensington
29 June 2023
Thames Water have been fined £24,000 at Westminster Magistrates court for carrying out unsafe works in Egerton Gardens.
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