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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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Kensington Queensmill appoints first Head of School

16 March 2021

Kensington and Chelsea’s new dedicated school for children with autism and additional needs has appointed its first head of school.

Let’s talk about the Coronavirus vaccine – free community conversation event

15 March 2021

Find out more about the Coronavirus vaccine at a free online Community Conversation on Tuesday 16 March between 5.30pm and 6.45pm.

40,000 asymptomatic tests so far for people who can’t work from home in Kensington and Chelsea

15 March 2021

Over 40,000 rapid community tests have been carried out for those who can’t work from home and the parents or guardians of school age children by Kensington and Chelsea Council since community testing began in early December.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Statement of Intent

15 March 2021

In Kensington and Chelsea we want to help improve the quality of life and life-chances for everyone.

Statement on the safety of women and girls

15 March 2021

Statement from Cllr Emma Will, lead member for community safety, on the safety of women and girls following the death of Sarah Everard.

£250,000 for Grenfell community employment support

15 March 2021

As part of the Community Works programme, residents can help select their top priority projects to be allocated £250,000 to support local people into employment.