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Ofsted praises support for children in care in Kensington and Chelsea

25 August 2026
Children in care feel happy, safe and settled in their homes, according to a focused visit from Ofsted inspectors.
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Albert Bridge gets fresh coat of paint as part of refurbishment works

21 August 2026
We're using the closure of Albert Bridge to bring forward a programme of essential refurbishment and maintenance works.
Students at KAA receive their GCSE results

Students celebrate 2026 GCSE results

20 August 2026
Young people across Kensington and Chelsea are celebrating their GCSE results today as they look ahead to their next steps.
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Illegal street traders tackled by seven-day-a-week enforcement

19 August 2026
Unauthorised traders are being moved on from the borough's streets thanks to enhanced enforcement patrols.
A promotional header for Notting Hill Carnival 2026

Counting down to Carnival: the work behind the weekend

17 August 2026
Ahead of the 60th Notting Hill Carnival, discover the facts and figures behind the Council's involvement.
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Reaction and results from A Level results day

13 August 2026
See results from sixth forms and colleges across Kensington and Chelsea plus reactions from students as they open their results.

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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.

Coronavirus Community Testing for people without symptoms

14 December 2020

A pilot Coronavirus comminity testing session will be taking place in North Kensington on Thursday 17 December. 

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