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Update: Albert Bridge closed to traffic
23 February 2026The latest information on the closure of Albert Bridge to traffic. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross safely.
Kensington and Chelsea sets out budget with tough choices on taxes due to government funding cuts
11 February 2026Council tax increases have been agreed by the Council's leadership team.
Progress for Cremorne Wharf jetty and riverside walkway plans
11 February 2026Plans to explore the potential for a new riverside walkway have taken a step forward
Apprentices build careers at Barlby new homes site
9 February 2026Local residents carve out careers in construction at Barlby New Homes site
Step-free commitment for South Kensington Station
5 February 2026Council and resident campaign pays off as Transport for London commits to step-free access to all platforms
We are responding to a cybersecurity issue
26 January 2026An update on a cyber-attack on Kensington and Chelsea Council and how it has affected services for residents.
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Albert Bridge closure for essential maintenance
20 May 2025
Albert bridge will be closed for essential maintenance from Tuesday 27 May until Monday 2 June 2025.
Illegal shisha seized from Kensington Café named after Princess Diana
19 May 2025
Trading standards officers also found individuals smoking in the basement area of the Café
Thames Water prosecuted for multiple street works offences
15 May 2025
Water company fined over £100,000 for carrying out unsafe works in Kensington and Chelsea
Leadership team portfolio changes
15 May 2025
The Leader of the Council has announced some changes to her leadership team.
Residents settle into first new Council homes in K&C for decades
15 May 2025
Residents are settling into their new homes at Acklam Road following the completion of the Council homes last year.
Council supports community VE Day celebrations with grants of nearly £10,000
8 May 2025
15 applicants were successfully awarded grants to organise VE Day activities in Kensington and Chelsea
New Youth Mayor and Youth Council Cabinet elected
2 May 2025
Over 1,000 young people across Kensington and Chelsea voted for their new youth leaders.
Council publishes first progress update on Grenfell Inquiry commitments
2 May 2025
We have published our first progress update on the commitments we made in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry's final report.
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