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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.
Group picture with Mayor's award winners and Mayor

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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Local Contact Tracing in Kensington and Chelsea.

2 October 2020

Local Contact Tracing launched in Kensington and Chelsea.

Have your say in the future of Kensington and Chelsea

30 September 2020

Take a break from 2020 and think about 2040, as Kensington and Chelsea asks for your opinions on how to make the borough brilliant in the future. 

Wheels in motion for Kensington cycle lane

30 September 2020

Work has begun to create a new, temporary cycle lane in Kensington High Street. 

Virtual library welcomes thousands of visitors online

28 September 2020

The virtual library has hosted over 700 online events and seen eBook use up 73 per cent since April - find out what the top downloads are ahead of Black History Month.

First virtual antiques fair for Portobello and Golborne Market

25 September 2020

The first ever Portobello and Golborne Market virtual antiques fair will be on Sunday 27 September, giving people the chance to browse and shop online.

Local groups get £12,000 to mark Black History Month

25 September 2020

Organisations, businesses and local groups have received funding to host Black History Month events in Kensington and Chelsea this October.

Acoustic camera pilot to curb noisy supercars

24 September 2020

Supercar drivers using iconic Sloane Street and the surrounding area as a racetrack could face new punishments, after the Council takes action to curb noisy engine revving in the area.

Download the new NHS app and help protect lives

24 September 2020

The new NHS Test and Trace app has been launched.

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