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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 Amber heat health alert for London
9 July 2026The UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber heat-health alert for 8 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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Former substance user helps others facing similar struggles
26 March 2026
A man who battled addiction is helping others rebuild their lives by working for the service he credits with saving his life.
Councillors decide on full repair plus extra works to protect Albert Bridge
26 March 2026
We will fix the broken component and install measures to help stop the same damage on the other arms of the bridge.
Protecting homes from future flooding
24 March 2026
Flood defences to be installed in Lorne Gardens after Council secures additional funding from Thames Water and Peabody.
Council tax is being collected again following the November 2025 cyber attack
20 March 2026
Bills have been issued, with nearly 25,000 bills already paid and support available for people who need it.
Kensington and Chelsea Mayor’s Awards winners revealed
17 March 2026
Eight community-spirited people chosen to receive 2026 Kensington and Chelsea Mayor’s Awards
Cyber attack data update
16 March 2026
An update on our work following the criminal cyber attack on the Council in November 2025.
We are responding to a cybersecurity issue
11 March 2026
An update on a cyber-attack on Kensington and Chelsea Council and how it has affected services for residents.
Planning systems back online after cyber attack
9 March 2026
Recovery from the cyber attack moves forward as planning applications and land charge searches are now being processed again.
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