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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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Council will not reinstall Kensington High Street cycle lane

17 March 2021

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 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.

Council demands pause to tree felling at Wornington Green

12 March 2021

Following discussions, the Council has asked Catalyst Housing to temporarily pause the felling of seven trees.

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