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An image showing people celebrating VE Day in Holland Street

Council supports community VE Day celebrations with grants of nearly £10,000

8 May 2025

15 applicants were successfully awarded grants to organise VE Day activities in Kensington and Chelsea

The newly elected youth mayor stands with Cllr Will Lane

New Youth Mayor and Youth Council Cabinet elected

2 May 2025

Over 1,000 young people across Kensington and Chelsea voted for their new youth leaders.

Council officers in hi-viz vests take part in resilience training

Council publishes first progress update on Grenfell Inquiry commitments

2 May 2025

We have published our first progress update on the commitments we made in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry's final report.

Showing a Kensington Street with blue sky, young trees and planters at the edge of the pavement and an outdoor dining terrace

Springing into action for a greener, safer and fairer borough

1 May 2025

A new action plan is agreed to continue making the borough greener, safer and fairer by 2027.

Hundreds gather for tabletop gaming event

30 April 2025

Dragonmeet Call to Adventure saw new and experienced gamers gather to play Dungeons & Dragons and other roleplaying games.

An image showing new and improved Hogarth Road

Hogarth Road’s bright new chapter

30 April 2025

New trees and wider pavements are creating a welcoming environment at the new and improved Hogarth Road in Earls Court

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Over 18? Here’s your chance to get a Covid vaccine jab this Saturday

18 June 2021

Anyone 18 or over can get vaccinated on Saturday 19 June at Stamford Bridge between 10am and 7.30pm.

Notting Hill Carnival 2021 will not be held on the streets

18 June 2021

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Carnival will not be taking place on the streets of Notting Hill this year over the August bank holiday weekend.

Second round of consultation steers plans for Silchester Arches

16 June 2021

Plans for new homes on the Silchester Arches site in north Kensington have been updated following residents’ feedback.

Green guidance in force for developers

16 June 2021

Developers in the borough will need to put low energy targets and renewable energy at the heart of all building projects in applications, under new Council guidance.

Summer Sundays at Portobello and Golborne Market

11 June 2021

A series of special Sunday markets will be popping up at Portobello and Golborne through the summer, from 13 June to 22 August.

Carers week – join our virtual event

10 June 2021

Carers week runs from Monday 7 to Sunday 13 June and looks to recognise the contribution of unpaid carers. There are a number of events on in the borough and nearby, plus a zoom event on Friday 11 June hosted by Cllr Cem Kemahli, in association with the Carers Network.