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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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Barlby Road new homes plans open for consultation

9 June 2021

The second round of consultation into plans for new Council-owned homes at Barlby Road in North Kensington has been launched.

E-scooter trial in Kensington and Chelsea begins

7 June 2021

A new e-scooter rental scheme is being trialled in six London areas, including Kensington and Chelsea, from today (7 June).

Residents have their say on the future of housing allocations

4 June 2021

Residents have had their say on how they would improve housing allocations in Kensington and Chelsea as part of an early engagement exercise.

Objections to plans for new homes and community improvements lead to rethink and further consultation

3 June 2021

In recognition of the opposition to plans for new homes on the site known as Edenham, next to Trellick Tower in North Kensington, the Council will be holding an additional round of consultation.

Construction begins on new Kensington and Chelsea council homes

3 June 2021

Plans to deliver 600 new council-owned homes in Kensington and Chelsea are a step closer to becoming reality after building work began on two sites in the borough.