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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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Letter to residents from the Leader of the Council

20 March 2020

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

Free public Wi-Fi for Portobello Market

13 March 2020

A new free Wi-Fi network is now available for shoppers, traders and tourists at the world-famous Portobello Market.

Plans for new Council homes submitted

12 March 2020

Planning applications for the first phase of a programme to build 600 new homes on Council owned land, including at least 300 at social rent, have been submitted.

Plans to bring a clean commute to more Kensington kids

12 March 2020

Two Kensington schools could join Colville Primary to take part in a healthy school travel scheme to help clean up the air around their playgrounds.

£100k extra for Grenfell Projects Fund

11 March 2020

Kensington and Chelsea Council has allocated an additional £100k to the Grenfell Projects Fund.

Opportunities for local businesses in supply chain project

5 March 2020

The new RBKC Supply Chain project will help local businesses tender for big contracts with developers and property owners, connecting them for opportunities and providing support.

Leader's first-hand look at new school site

5 March 2020

Kensington and Chelsea's Leader got a first-hand look at construction progress for the borough's first school dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs.