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Grants of more than £20 million will bring warmer homes and lower energy bills for residents in 569 homes in North Kensington.

Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith, Lead Member for Grenfell, Housing and Social Investment, said: “The second round of consultation into new homes on the Edenham site in North Kensington is ongoing and runs until Thursday 25 March.

The Council has reopened the Additional Restrictions Grants fund to include start-up businesses launched within six months before March 2020, along with other small businesses and sole traders impacted by Covid-19.

The second round of consultation into new homes for social rent at the Silchester Arches site in North Kensington has now been launched.  Zoom events will take place 25 and 27 March and the deadline to give your views is 29 April 2021.

Kensington and Chelsea Council is awarding local community organisations and residents £60,000 in funding as part of its annual Arts Grants scheme.

A temporary cycle scheme on Kensington High Street will not be reinstalled and the Leadership Team has opted to commission new research post-lockdown.

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

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