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The newly elected youth mayor stands with Cllr Will Lane

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 officers in hi-viz vests take part in resilience training

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.

Showing a Kensington Street with blue sky, young trees and planters at the edge of the pavement and an outdoor dining terrace

Springing into action for a greener, safer and fairer borough

1 May 2025

A new action plan is agreed to continue making the borough greener, safer and fairer by 2027.

Hundreds gather for tabletop gaming event

30 April 2025

Dragonmeet Call to Adventure saw new and experienced gamers gather to play Dungeons & Dragons and other roleplaying games.

An image showing new and improved Hogarth Road

Hogarth Road’s bright new chapter

30 April 2025

New trees and wider pavements are creating a welcoming environment at the new and improved Hogarth Road in Earls Court

Two women browsing books in one of the borough's libraries

Council publishes first-ever social investment impact report

17 April 2025

The report showcases the value of the social, economic and environmental benefits the Council is delivering for residents.

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Changes to the shielding hub

16 July 2020

Changes to support for those who have been classed as clinically extremely vulnerable and therefore shielding as a result of the suspension of shielding from Saturday 1 August 2020.

Notting Hill Carnival goes online this year

16 July 2020

For the first time in its 54 year history, Notting Hill Carnival will move entirely online this August bank holiday weekend, with Notting Hill Carnival: Access All Areas.

Businesses bounce back with safe reopening in Kensington and Chelsea

15 July 2020

Since pubs, restaurants and other businesses reopened on 4 July, there have been just 11 complaints regarding social distancing to the Kensington and Chelsea Council’s environmental health team.

Safety first as world famous South Kensington cultural quarter prepares to reopen

14 July 2020

The Council supports the Exhibition Road Cultural Group (ERCG) in aiding the recovery of arts and science institutions in South Kensington as they look to reopen after lockdown.