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Springing into action for a greener, safer and fairer borough

1 May 2025

A new action plan is agreed to continue making the borough greener, safer and fairer by 2027.

Hundreds gather for tabletop gaming event

30 April 2025

Dragonmeet Call to Adventure saw new and experienced gamers gather to play Dungeons & Dragons and other roleplaying games.

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Hogarth Road’s bright new chapter

30 April 2025

New trees and wider pavements are creating a welcoming environment at the new and improved Hogarth Road in Earls Court

Two women browsing books in one of the borough's libraries

Council publishes first-ever social investment impact report

17 April 2025

The report showcases the value of the social, economic and environmental benefits the Council is delivering for residents.

Council wins £295,000 in greener schools funding to continue net zero work

14 April 2025

Three schools in North Kensington will get new windows and lighting to help keep classrooms warm and buildings energy efficient.

Works being carried out in Adam and Eve Mews

Network company fined £40,000 for unsafe works in Kensington

9 April 2025

Unsafe works were carried out in Adam and Eve Mews and Queen’s Gate Mews

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£500k safety net for Kensington and Chelsea businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic

7 April 2020

A new £500,000 funding pot will provide an extra lifeline for small businesses in Kensington and Chelsea amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stay active with #TogetherKandC

7 April 2020

A brand new online hub from the Council is bringing together the best online activities and resources, from keeping fit to staying productive at home.

The borough’s first Youth Mayor announced

3 April 2020

Over 750 young residents took to the polls to vote for their first Youth Mayor.

Extensions for consultations

3 April 2020

We've extended the closing dates for all live consultations.

Message to our businesses and self-employed

1 April 2020

Lead Member for Skills and Enterprise, Cllr Catherine Faulks shares a message of the support and helpful measures available for businesses and the self-employed in response to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Hub begins operating

28 March 2020

Food parcels are being distributed to Kensington and Chelsea’s most vulnerable residents after the borough’s COVID-19 Hub started operating.

Message to residents: Leader of the Council, Cllr Elizabeth Campbell

24 March 2020

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Elizabeth Campbell, has written a letter to residents of the borough about the latest on the Coronavirus and how it affects local people.