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UKHSA issues an Amber heat health alert for London

10 August 2026
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber heat-health alert for 8 regions of England, including London from 9am on 11 Aug.
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More than half of 'mansion tax' to come from just four London boroughs

6 August 2026
Residents in four boroughs could pay around £270 million under the Government’s proposed “mansion tax”.
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Youth Council takes over Full Council

29 July 2026
The Youth Council put questions directly to councillors as part of the Council's commitment to participation.
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Protecting parks and wildlife as hosepipe ban comes into effect

23 July 2026
The measures come as Thames Water announces a hosepipe ban affecting London.
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Green flag awards for three biggest estates

21 July 2026
International quality mark for well-managed green spaces given to Kensington and Chelsea's three biggest estates
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New Health Centre to open at Kelso Cochrane House

13 July 2026
The new health centre designed around the needs of North Kensington residents will open today

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Free course for young people in Kensington and Chelsea to support careers in construction

7 July 2021

Spaces available for local people aged 16-19 to gain experience in the construction industry.

Council granted court orders to protect residents from anti-social behaviour

2 July 2021

Courts have granted orders for the Council to clamp down on anti-social behaviour to protect residents in North Kensington

Ten million pound Green Fund opens for environmental projects

1 July 2021

The first investment through the Council's £10m Green Fund will be in eco-improvements to buildings at Kensington Memorial Park.

Double success for Minds United FC

22 June 2021

A North Kensington football club is celebrating a league and cup double to crown a remarkable year on and off the pitch.

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.

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