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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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Shop in Kensington given zero food hygiene rating for poor food safety and cleaning standards
17 July 2023
Council officers found rodents leading to a fine. Now the business has improved their food safety standards and reopened.
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.
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