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This is your summer in Kensington and Chelsea

9 July 2026
We're making it easier than ever to access all that Kensington and Chelsea has to offer this summer. Don't miss it!
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Council welcomes Airbnb data deal to tackle social housing fraud

8 July 2026
A new agreement with Airbnb will help us identify social homes being illegally let as short-term rentals.
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UKHSA issues Amber heat health alert for London

9 July 2026
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber heat-health alert for 8 regions of England, including London from 9am on 8 July.
A fridge, microwave and vacuum cleaner block a communal means of escape, along with a damaged fire door.

Rogue landlord found guilty again over unsafe Hyde Park Gate HMO

7 July 2026
Landlord and property management company successfully prosecuted over unsafe housing conditions
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Nearly all Council services restored following cyber attack

1 July 2026
Residents can now access the majority of services as 94 per cent of Council systems back online after last year’s cyber attack.
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Million pound upgrade for Chelsea swimming pool

26 June 2026
The pool will be closed from Sunday 12 July to allow for the renovations to take place

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Keeping children and the most vulnerable fed this winter

21 December 2020

Through collaboration, partnerships, funding and support, the most vulnerable in Kensington and Chelsea will be supported this winter.

Message from the leader: Tier 4 restrictions

19 December 2020

All you need to know about Tier 4 restrictions and reaction from Cllr Elizabeth Campbell.

Covid support grants open to help local businesses

17 December 2020

Funding through three grants is available, offering financial support to eligible businesses in the borough impacted by Covid-19.

A new chapter for Kensal Library

15 December 2020

A consultation will look at how Kensal additional services can be provided from Kensal Library next year.

Report suspicions to support vulnerable children this winter

15 December 2020

 

If something you see or hear doesn’t sit right with you, please act on your concern by reporting it to Children’s Services. 

Swinbrook Estate wins £35,000 funding for greening project

14 December 2020

A new mini park will provide an environmental boost to North Kensington after residents teamed up with the Council to secure £35,000 funding from the Mayor of London.

Download our Holiday Services Guide 2020

14 December 2020

Kensington and Chelsea Council has produced a Holiday Services Guide for residents over the Christmas period.

Free parking for school staff extended until Easter holidays

14 December 2020

The Council is extending its free parking offer for school staff until April, to support schools during the pandemic.

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