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View of Albert Bridge from the bridge with blue sky and birds

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.
A woman measuring a door as part of a survey

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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Financial support available for residents having to self-isolate

16 October 2020

Residents who are told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace may be entitled to a payment of £500 to support them staying at home.

Local Coronavirus Alert Levels

15 October 2020

A message from Russell Styles, Director of Public Health for Kensington and Chelsea regarding the new three tier system to control the spread of Coronavirus. 

London will move to High Covid Alert Level from midnight on Friday

15 October 2020

London will move to High (Tier 2) alert level from midnight at midnight on Friday 16 October. 

Kensington and Chelsea and HSE help businesses be Covid-secure

13 October 2020

The Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as part of a national effort to make sure that local businesses are Covid-secure and help tackle the spread in the borough.

Grenfell Projects Fund enables Minds United FC training

13 October 2020

A North Kensington football club dedicated to promoting positive mental health is inviting new players to join Covid-safe coaching sessions.

Kickstart scheme provides job opportunities with local employers

9 October 2020

Businesses and organisations in the borough can now provide fully funded job placements for young people through the Government’s Kickstart scheme.

Learn to repair and reuse clothes, electricals and bikes this London Repair Week

8 October 2020

Have a go at repairing and reusing to help protect the environment, reduce waste and support local businesses this Repair Week (12-17 October).

New Coronavirus Testing Centre in North Kensington

5 October 2020

From today (Monday 5 October) a semi-permanent Coronavirus testing centre is open at The Hub, 2-4 Malton Road W10 5UP.  It will be open 8am to 8pm.

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