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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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UKHSA issues an Amber heat health alert for London

3 August 2026
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber heat-health alert for 4 regions of England, including London from 9am on 3 Aug.
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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.
The pond in Kyoto Gardens, Holland Park

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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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.

Walking and cycling to be made safer in Chelsea

11 March 2021

New measures including a pedestrian crossing at Battersea Bridge and a segregated cycle lane on Chelsea Bridge are in the pipeline.

Share your thoughts on the Community Leadership Programme

11 March 2021

There are still three weeks for residents across Kensington and Chelsea to help shape the next year of the borough’s Community Leadership Programme.

Bringing it back to science - Covid-19 Vaccination Centre opening in the Science Museum later this week

9 March 2021

The Science Museum will be opening later this week as a Covid-19 Vaccination Centre.

Chelsea Pensioners among the first to receive visitors under new lockdown rules

9 March 2021

Residents at the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary, the on-site care home for nearly 50 Chelsea Pensioners, were among the first to receive visitors. 

Al fresco dining on the menu as lockdown eases

9 March 2021

Road closures will help businesses welcome shoppers and diners back to famous Kensington and Chelsea streets as lockdown eases.

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