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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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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.
Kensington store pleads guilty to counterfeit goods offences
11 August 2023
A shop owner located on Portobello Road has been found guilty of engaging in the sale of counterfeit goods.
Kensington high street cycle lane – coming this summer
31 July 2023
An advisory cycle lane gets the go ahead, with working due to begin in August.
Work begins to build 83 new homes in North Kensington
26 July 2023
Work has begun on new homes and a sports facility for local school pupils and the community in North Kensington.
Notting Hill Carnival launches for 2023
20 July 2023
Carnival 2023 will coincide with two anniversaries for an extra-special year championing West Indian culture and heritage
Support for cycle lanes in Kensington High Street and Fulham Road
20 July 2023
Cycle lanes move a step closer in Kensington and Chelsea.
Changing Places toilet for Holland Park
19 July 2023
The first public Changing Places toilet has opened in borough in Holland Park.
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.
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