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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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Cllr Mary Weale responds to the Government’s Spending Review

25 November 2020

Cllr Mary Weale, lead member for finance, responds to the Government's Spending Review.

Grenfell Projects Fund helps Minds United FC grow

24 November 2020

A North Kensington football club which received Grenfell Projects Fund money to deliver weekly training sessions has won an award from Middlesex FA.

Help protect the future of Brompton Hospital

20 November 2020

Residents can have their say now on new guidance which could safeguard the future of world class healthcare services at the Brompton Hospital in Chelsea.

Public donates £26,538 to support local museum's new art project

20 November 2020

Leighton House has successfully raised over £26,000 to fund its first permanent contemporary artwork.

Portobello and Golborne market goes online this Christmas

19 November 2020

Portobello and Golborne market has gone online this year, featuring listings of businesses and traders on the dscvr app and hosting virtual gift fairs while under national restrictions.

Council welcomes social housing charter

18 November 2020

Kensington and Chelsea Council Deputy Leader Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith has welcomed the publication of the Government's new Social Housing White Paper

Council budget consultation prioritises Grenfell and Covid19 recovery

13 November 2020

Grenfell and Covid19 recovery remain the priorities into 2021 as residents can have their say now on next year’s budget plans.

Twenty’s plenty in Kensington and Chelsea

12 November 2020

A new boroughwide 20mph speed limit is being introduced as part of active travel plans to make walking and cycling safer.

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