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Carnival clean-up returns streets to normal
1 September 2026More than 300 tonnes of waste removed as 200 workers and 30 vehicles clear Notting Hill's streets after Carnival.
Ofsted praises support for children in care in Kensington and Chelsea
25 August 2026Children in care feel happy, safe and settled in their homes, according to a focused visit from Ofsted inspectors.
Albert Bridge gets fresh coat of paint as part of refurbishment works
21 August 2026We're using the closure of Albert Bridge to bring forward a programme of essential refurbishment and maintenance works.
Students celebrate 2026 GCSE results
20 August 2026Young people across Kensington and Chelsea are celebrating their GCSE results today as they look ahead to their next steps.
Illegal street traders tackled by seven-day-a-week enforcement
19 August 2026Unauthorised traders are being moved on from the borough's streets thanks to enhanced enforcement patrols.
Counting down to Carnival: the work behind the weekend
17 August 2026Ahead of the 60th Notting Hill Carnival, discover the facts and figures behind the Council's involvement.
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Major Earl's Court development gets green light from planning committee
21 January 2026
The former exhibition centre site will get a new lease of life with up to 1,400 new homes, a new cultural centre and food outlets
Parking fine scams
20 January 2026
We're aware of scams involving texts about parking fines. These texts often link to a fake website to try and steal your details.
More than 970 people respond to budget and Council Tax reduction scheme consultations
14 January 2026
The Leadership Team has agreed to reduce the Council Tax reduction scheme by 10 per cent, as government funding is due to be cut.
Council agrees new Public Participation Commitments after resident co-design
13 January 2026
The council has formally agreed a new set of Public Participation Commitments, setting out how residents can shape decisions.
Help us meet our biggest budget challenge ever
13 November 2025
The Council needs to find over £130 million in savings. Give your views on our budget proposals until Friday 9 January 2026.
Councillors agree planning permission at Kensal Canalside
12 November 2025
The development plans include 2,519 new homes, 500 of which will be affordable.
1000 e-bikes seized in the borough
11 November 2025
Our street enforcement team is tackling dangerously parked Lime, Voi, Forest and Bolt e-bikes
Local Government Association reports on how the Council is working
6 November 2025
In July 2025 councillors and officers from other councils reviewed how the borough works as part of a Corporate Peer Challenge.
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