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Councillors decide on full repair plus extra works to protect Albert Bridge

26 March 2026
We will fix the broken component and install measures to help stop the same damage on the other arms of the bridge.
The Rough Sleeper Dual Diagnosis Service (left to right): Darren Skeete, Charlotte Northall, Gavin Stewart and Cllr Sof McVeigh

Former substance user helps others facing similar struggles

26 March 2026
A man who battled addiction is helping others rebuild their lives by working for the service he credits with saving his life.
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Protecting homes from future flooding

24 March 2026
Flood defences to be installed in Lorne Gardens after Council secures additional funding from Thames Water and Peabody.
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Council tax is being collected again following the November 2025 cyber attack

20 March 2026
Bills have been issued, with nearly 25,000 bills already paid and support available for people who need it.
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Kensington and Chelsea Mayor’s Awards winners revealed

17 March 2026
Eight community-spirited people chosen to receive 2026 Kensington and Chelsea Mayor’s Awards
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Planning systems back online after cyber attack

9 March 2026
Recovery from the cyber attack moves forward as planning applications and land charge searches are now being processed again.

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Update on Barlby and Kensington Queensmill Schools

5 May 2021

Kensington and Chelsea Council and headteachers at Barlby School and Kensington Queensmill School would like to update parents, teachers, and the local community, on construction of the new schools.

Barlby and Kensington Queensmill schools update

19 April 2021

Following the launch of an urgent investigation this weekend, the council updates local communities on the use of Kingspan products at the new Barlby and Kensington Queensmill schools.

Over 45? Get your now walk-in Covid vaccination at the Science Museum

16 April 2021

Residents aged 45 and over can walk-in to the Science Museum to have their Covid-19 vaccination from Saturday 17 April.

Local museum creates bespoke arts and crafts boxes to help low income families

15 April 2021

Leighton House musuem has launched Time for Art, a new project to gift ‘creativity boxes’ to local children and young people living in disadvantaged households.

Visit your local library for a free tasty meal pack

13 April 2021

Residents can pick up a meal and ingredients pack from our local libraries. 

Buzzing Bee Superhighway events

7 April 2021

Residents can learn about how we are helping nature thrive with our Bee Superhighway at our online spring events.

New licence could boost housing standards for private tenants

31 March 2021

Landlords and tenants can give their views on draft proposals for a new housing licence to drive up standards in the private rented sector.

Spread digital skills by becoming a Digital Ambassador

30 March 2021

Residents can help spread digital skills across their communities by volunteering as Community Fibre Digital Ambassadors.

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