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Cleaning crews battle fires due to incorrectly disposed batteries
15 April 2026Disposing of batteries in your general waste? It puts our cleaning crews in danger and risks causing fires.
Councillors decide on full repair plus extra works to protect Albert Bridge
26 March 2026We will fix the broken component and install measures to help stop the same damage on the other arms of the bridge.
Former substance user helps others facing similar struggles
26 March 2026A man who battled addiction is helping others rebuild their lives by working for the service he credits with saving his life.
Protecting homes from future flooding
24 March 2026Flood 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 2026Bills have been issued, with nearly 25,000 bills already paid and support available for people who need it.
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Help us meet our biggest budget challenge ever
13 November 2025
The Council needs to find over £130 million in savings. Give your views on our budget proposals until Friday 9 January 2026.
Councillors agree planning permission at Kensal Canalside
12 November 2025
The development plans include 2,519 new homes, 500 of which will be affordable.
1000 e-bikes seized in the borough
11 November 2025
Our street enforcement team is tackling dangerously parked Lime, Voi, Forest and Bolt e-bikes
Local Government Association reports on how the Council is working
6 November 2025
In July 2025 councillors and officers from other councils reviewed how the borough works as part of a Corporate Peer Challenge.
Awards show recognises borough’s young leaders
5 November 2025
More than 60 young people were nominated for the coveted awards, but only 10 could take home the trophies.
Residents co-design new Public Participation Commitments
5 November 2025
Residents celebrate collaboration on a new Charter for Public Participation – the first of its kind for local councils.
Remembrance Sunday service information
4 November 2025
Act of Remembrance to take place at Kensington War Memorial on Sunday 9 November
Kensington and Chelsea Shines in London in Bloom Awards
28 October 2025
Kensington and Chelsea had its most successful year at the annual London in Bloom awards this year.
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