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  • Draft Housing Enforcement Policy 2026: tenancy reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act

    We want to hear your views on our new draft Housing Enforcement Policy. The Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on 1 May 2026 and introduces changes to private rented sector (PRS) tenancies. This includes: End of section 21 “no fault” evictions : Landlords will no longer be able to use a section 21 notice to end a tenancy. Introduction of assured periodic tenancies : These will replace assured shorthold tenancies and roll on a... More
    Created 11 February 2026

  • Abbotsbury Road - Proposed Zebra Crossing by Holland Park (North Abbotsbury Entrance)

    Please read the following information carefully before filling in our consultation survey, no later than 23:59 on Sunday 29 March 2026. Enabling more walking is one of the Council’s transport objectives and helping to make it easier and safer for pedestrians to cross the road is an important step in meeting that objective. The Council receives many requests each year for new pedestrian crossings from residents across the borough. We review every request to... More
    Created 4 February 2026

  • Pet Policy

    The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is reviewing its Pet Policy and is inviting residents to share their views, The updated policy aims to support responsible pet ownership, protect animal welfare, and ensure that our neighbourhoods remain safe, clean and enjoyable for everyone. It sets out expectations for pet care and behaviour, guidance for keeping pets in council housing, rules for using shared and public spaces, and approaches for managing noise, nuisance and safety concerns.... More
    Opened 1 February 2026

  • Making the borough safer 2026 - Citizens' Panel

    You have consistently told us that community safety is one of your top priorities and we have sought your views on making the borough safer since 2021. We are doing so again to continue to build up evidence over time about your experiences of crime and antisocial behaviour. This is vital in measuring progress against our new priorities, developing action plans and for the strategic planning of community safety services. Your feedback is also vital in informing the team's work... More
    Opened 30 January 2026

  • Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy – 2026 Application Round

    Funding is available through the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL). New developments pay a levy in the borough to support local infrastructure. A proportion of this funding is set aside as Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy, to be spent on infrastructure that is important to the local community. Applications are open now for six weeks until 11 March 2026 to fund your next community project. Projects should focus on improving physical infrastructure which... More
    Opened 28 January 2026

  • Join our Citizens' Panel - 2025/26

    This survey has now closed, if you would like to join our Citizens' Panel, please use this link - https://consult.rbkc.gov.uk/communities/join-our-citizens-panel/ Hello, Are you interested in signing up to be a member of our Citizens’ Panel? If so, you are about to become part of a 2000 strong community of Kensington and Chelsea residents as diverse as our borough, influencing key decisions on topics important to you. There is more information on... More
    Closed 28 January 2026

  • Join our Citizens' Panel - 2026/27

    Hello, Are you interested in signing up to be a member of our Citizens’ Panel? If so, you are about to become part of a 2000 strong community of Kensington and Chelsea residents as diverse as our borough, influencing key decisions on topics important to you. There is more information on rewards and what Panel members do further down the page. Before you start there are a few requirements to be a part of the Panel, you need to: Live in Kensington and... More
    Opened 27 January 2026

  • Bassett Road - Proposed sinusoidal road hump traffic calming

    Please read the following information carefully before filling in our consultation survey below, no later than Sunday 8 March 2026 . Following a successful application by a resident of St Helen’s ward for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding to introduce traffic calming in Bassett Road (between St Helens Garden and Ladbroke Grove), the Council is now seeking the views of local residents on the proposals. St Helen’s... More
    Opened 26 January 2026

  • Oxford Gardens - Proposed sinusoidal road hump traffic calming

    Please read the following information carefully before filling in our consultation survey below, no later than Sunday 8 March 2026 . Following a successful application by a resident of St Helen’s ward for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding to introduce traffic calming in Oxford Gardens (between St Helens Gardens and Ladbroke Grove), the Council is now seeking the views of local residents on the proposals. St Helen’s ward... More
    Opened 26 January 2026

  • Stratford Road Streetscape Scheme

    Improvements to Stratford Road The Council is committed to creating attractive, welcoming, and distinctive places through our Amazing Spaces streetscape improvement programme. We believe Stratford Road has great potential to become one of our future Amazing Spaces and we’d like your feedback on our initial ideas for improving the area. More
    Closed 18 January 2026

  • Housing Fraud Policy

    The Council is introducing a new Housing Fraud Policy that establishes clear definitions of housing fraud and unacceptable conduct and confirms Kensington and Chelsea council's approach to tackling housing fraud. The policy sets out the following: Definitions of tenancy and housing fraud Reporting and investigation procedures Criminal and civil enforcement actions Responsibilities of both residents and the Council The... More
    Closed 18 January 2026

  • Housing Management - Annual Report to Tenants 2024-25

    Each year we put together facts and figures about Housing Management performance so you can see how we’re doing and hold us to account. We’ve changed the format of this year’s annual report following consultation with residents – we hope you like it. It was first published in the Autumn 2025 edition of Housing Matters magazine. Link to the 2024-25 Annual Report (new design) Link to the 2023-24 Annual Report (old design) More
    Closed 15 January 2026

  • Gloucester Road North: Amazing Spaces Scheme

    Improvements to Gloucester Road North We are committed to creating attractive, welcoming, and distinctive places across Kensington and Chelsea through our Amazing Spaces streetscape improvement programme. We believe that the Gloucester Road has great potential and we would like to invite your feedback on our initial ideas for improving the area. More
    Opened 14 January 2026

  • Adult Social Care - Client Affairs charges

    The Fair Funding Review 2.0 is expected to reduce the resources available in the Council’s budget. At the same time, the cost of providing services is increasing – particularly in areas such as children’s and adult social care, homelessness support, and temporary accommodation. To manage the effects of these factors on the Council’s adult social care services, Kensington and Chelsea Council and Westminster City Council are now considering introducing a charge to act as an... More
    Closed 9 January 2026

  • Draft Budget Proposals 2026-27

    Help us tackle our biggest budget challenge yet by sharing your views on the Council’s budget for the financial year 2026/27. The Council delivers around 200 services – from keeping our streets clean and maintaining open spaces to providing vital services such as adult and children’s social care and homeless prevention. Each year, we are legally required to set a balanced budget, ensuring that the money we spend does not exceed the income we receive from... More
    Closed 9 January 2026

  • Adult Social Care - Self-funders fee

    The Fair Funding Review 2.0 is expected to reduce the resources available in the Council’s budget. At the same time, the cost of providing services is increasing – particularly in areas such as children’s and adult social care, homelessness support, and temporary accommodation. To manage the effects of these factors on the Council’s adult social care services, Kensington and Chelsea Council and Westminster City Council are considering introducing a charge for self-funders to... More
    Closed 9 January 2026

  • Athlone Gardens

    Athlone Gardens is a public park that’s popular with families, dog walkers and office workers having their lunch. Over the next few years, the park is due to be enlarged as nearby buildings are removed. A co-designed masterplan for the park will be created, working closely with local residents and community groups to help shape its future. Initial consultation has already shown that local people would like to see: More trees, plants and wildflowers More seating... More
    Closed 8 January 2026

  • Strengthening Portobello Road Phase 1 Consultation

    Have your say on proposals to make Portobello safer, greener, more flood resilient and better for trading. Portobello Road is our famous market street that is rich in heritage, character, and community. We will make sure Portobello remains a unique place where people are proud to live, trade and work. We have developed ideas with local people for almost three years. The key benefits of the proposals are: Better road safety Better flood... More
    Closed 10 December 2025

  • Future support for the voluntary and community sector - Citizens' Panel

    The Council is facing its biggest financial challenge ever. By 2030, we expect to lose £82 million in Government funding, 40% of our controllable budget. Rising costs in areas like children’s services, adult social care, and temporary accommodation mean we need to save around £130 million in total. While the final outcome of the Government’s funding review won’t be known until Christmas, we must start planning now. Our priority is to protect essential services and support... More
    Closed 9 December 2025

  • Future support for the voluntary and community sector

    The Council is facing the biggest financial challenge it has ever faced over the next few years. Currently, between now and 2030 we are expecting to lose £82m of funding from Government which represents 40 per cent of our controllable spend. This is due to the Government’s Fairer Funding Review, where they are looking to move funding out of London to the areas of greatest deprivation across the country. When you include broader pressures in terms of inflation and increasing... More
    Closed 8 December 2025

  • Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026-27

    The Council is reviewing its Council Tax Reduction Scheme (the scheme), which helps residents on low incomes by reducing the amount of Council Tax they need to pay. Some households currently receive up to 100 per cent support, meaning they do not pay any Council Tax. We are proud to have one of the most generous schemes in London, helping around 8,000 working-age households each year. However, this may have to change in the future as the Council is facing the biggest financial... More
    Closed 7 December 2025

  • Darnley Terrace Cycle Hangar

    Enabling more cycling is one of the Council’s borough transport objectives. Making travel by bicycle convenient for residents is one way to improve our air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and work towards our goal for the borough to be carbon neutral by 2040. One of the ways we can make cycling easier is to provide cycle storage. Residents living in flats experience particular difficulty storing bicycles at home and much of the existing cycle parking on-street does not offer high... More
    Closed 7 December 2025

  • October 2025 Housing Parking Changes

    This consultation seeks views on proposals to make changes to the parking layout within the Henry Dickens Court, West Row, and Verity Close housing estates. More
    Closed 3 December 2025

  • October 2025 Parking Changes

    We would like to know your views on the proposed parking amendments listed below to inform our decision-making process and ensure your views are considered. Abbotsbury Road, Addison Crescent, Addison Road, Berkeley Gardens, Bomore Road, Bramley Road, Britten Street, Cheltenham Terrace, Clearwater Terrace, Collingham Road, Cromwell Crescent, Dalgarno Way, Denbigh Terrace, Earls Terrace, Earl’s Walk, Edwardes Square, Elsham Road, Elsham Terrace, Elm Park Gardens, Fairfax Place,... More
    Closed 3 December 2025

  • Local Listed Building Consent Order for Grade II listed buildings in the Queen’s Gate, Pembridge, and Holland Park Conservation Areas

    The Council is consulting on a Local Listed Building Consent Order (LLBCO) for Grade II listed buildings in the Queen’s Gate, Pembridge, and Holland Park Conservation Areas. This measure would allow owners to install double-glazed windows within existing frames without needing individual listed building consent, provided specific conditions are met. The initiative aims to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions while protecting historic architecture. The... More
    Closed 20 November 2025

  • Cycle Hangars October 2025

    Enabling more cycling is one of the Council’s borough transport objectives. Making travel by bicycle convenient for residents is one way to improve our air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and work towards our goal for the borough to be carbon neutral by 2040. One of the ways we can make cycling easier is to provide cycle storage. Residents living in flats experience particular difficulty storing bicycles at home and much of the existing cycle parking on-street does not offer high... More
    Closed 16 November 2025

  • King’s Road / Beaufort Street Proposed Signalised Crossings

    Enabling more journeys on foot is one of the Council’s key objectives and helping to make it easier and safer for pedestrians to cross the road is an important part of meeting that objective. Between 2020 and 2024, there were 25 casualties from collisions at the junction of A3217 King's Road/Beaufort Street, seven of which involved serious injuries. The Council is therefore proposing to make improvements to the signalised pedestrian crossings at this junction. ... More
    Closed 9 November 2025

  • Time Banded Commercial Waste Collections- Holland Park Avenue and Draycott Avenue

    Due to the built nature of the borough, most businesses present their waste and recycling on the public highway in bags to await collection. The Council’s Commercial Waste Service provides collections for many businesses, and there are numerous other private waste collection companies that also service the businesses in Kensington and Chelsea. Earlier in 2025, we launched ‘Clear Streets’ – Commercial Waste Time Banded Collections in nine town centres across... More
    Closed 9 November 2025

  • Housing Management- Tenancy Policy Review

    Kensington and Chelsea is making some changes to its tenancy policy and we’d like your input. The Tenancy policy outlines the Council’s approach to issuing, ending and transitioning between tenancies in its own council housing stock. It was previously published in 2020 and it has reached its cyclical four year review. The changes to this policy are mainly to improve clarity and ease of reading for residents. We’ve moved the definition of the different types of... More
    Closed 9 November 2025

  • Draft Thames Conservation Area Management Plan

    The Draft Thames Conservation Area Management Plan sets out policies and procedures for managing, monitoring, and enforcing change in the Thames Conservation Area. Its purpose is to preserve the area's significance while identifying opportunities for enhancement. This document supplements the Thames Conservation Area Appraisal which was adopted in February 2020. More
    Closed 31 October 2025
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