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We know many people look forward to Halloween but this year things need to be a bit different.  As the rates of Coronavirus continue to increase in the borough and London as a whole, we all need to help protect our family, friends and neighbours.

Residents and stakeholders can share their views on the latest proposals to provide new homes by taking part in an online consultation.

Council to pay for free school meals for eligible pupils during October half-term

There is a Coronavirus mobile testing unit at Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, W8 7NX.  The unit will be in place Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October from 10 am for those with symptoms only. 

The two-year supply chain project has reached its halfway point, having engaged with over 100 SMEs in Kensington and Chelsea despite Coronavirus restrictions and has seen a business successfully secure a contract on a large local development.

Leighton House museum has launched a crowdfunding campaign through the Art Fund platform, Art Happens, seeking to raise £17,300 in only 30 days (20 October – 19 November 2020). 

Community arts group 24 Hearts filled North Kensington with a swarm of larger-than-life bees and butterflies thanks to a Grenfell Projects Fund initiative.

The borough's first dedicated school for children with autism and learning difficulties has been named Kensington Queensmill.