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School Street - Vicente Cañada Blanch Spanish School
What is a School Street? A School Street is a road, or section of road, outside a school that becomes a pedestrian and cycle zone during the school's opening and closing times. These timed road closures aim to reduce congestion and poor air quality directly outside school gates by preventing parents' vehicles from accessing the road to drop off or collect children. Additionally, they make the area outside the school safer and can make it easier for families to choose more sustainable... MoreOpened 15 November 2021 -
School Street - St Charles Catholic Primary School
What is a School Street? A School Street is a road, or section of road, outside a school that becomes a pedestrian and cycle zone during the school's opening and closing times. These timed road closures aim to reduce congestion and poor air quality directly outside school gates by preventing parents' vehicles from accessing the road to drop off or collect children. Additionally, they make the area outside the school safer and can make it easier for families to choose more sustainable... MoreOpened 15 November 2021 -
Draft Budget 2022-23
The draft budget report was presented to Leadership Team on Wednesday 10 November 2021 including details of key saving and investment proposals for next year. The Council has a budget gap of £7.8m for 2022/23 and a further pressure of £21.7m over the next three years. Much of this pressure is driven by projected increases in demand for services such as housing and social care, changing economic conditions, Covid recovery and a much greater reliance on income generated locally rather... MoreOpened 12 November 2021 -
Care and wellbeing in your borough
This is a challenging time for all of us, both nationally and locally and COVID-19 is still a serious issue. Kensington and Chelsea Council is providing a number of services for residents, as well as working in partnership with many local organisations that are undertaking fantastic work to support local residents. In August 2020, we heard from our residents about the impact that COVID-19 was having on you; the services you were accessing; and where you think the Council could... MoreOpened 11 November 2021 -
Key Worker Pilot Scheme Feedback
Thank you for your interest in the Key Worker Pilot Scheme. We would like you to participate in this short survey so we can understand: Your opinions of the application experience Your suggestions on how we might be able to improve the application experience MoreOpened 2 November 2021 -
Bute Street - Proposed Improvements
In 2020, to help local businesses during the Covid 19 pandemic, we closed Bute Street to motor vehicles on an experimental basis. This allowed more space for pedestrians and cyclists and enabled the restaurants and cafes on Bute Street to place tables and chairs outside their premises. This arrangement has worked well and we would now like to make the closure permanent and create a welcoming, harmonious and flexible space accommodating the farmers’ market on Saturdays;... MoreOpened 1 November 2021 -
School Street Variation: Draycott Avenue
The Council has extended the afternoon closure times of the pedestrian and cycle zone in Draycott Avenue (outside Marlborough Primary School) so that from 1 November it will operate between 3.15pm and 3.45pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive. Motor vehicles will be banned from entering Draycott Avenue (between the north-western kerb-line of Rosemoor Street and a point 5 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerb-line of Denyer Street) between 8.30am and 9.05am and between 3.15pm and 3.45pm on... MoreOpened 1 November 2021 -
Business Matters enewsletter
Business Matters is one of a number of regular enewsletters produced by the Council to keep residents and businesses informed about local issues. Business Matters is a fortnightly enewsletter targeted at businesses in the borough and those that are interested in business issues. MoreOpened 27 October 2021 -
Proposed closure of Talbot Road in front of the Tabernacle and Powis Square Gardens
We would like your views on a proposal to close a small section of Talbot Road between the Tabernacle and Powis Square Gardens to all traffic except for emergency vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. MoreOpened 22 October 2021 -
Traffic Order S303 - Trebovir Road
The proposals aim to improve visibility for both cyclists and approaching vehicles to facilitate contra-flow (two-way) cycling in this one-way section of Trebovir Road by providing more clear space for cyclists to join the main carriageway. The proposed changes are: A) Conversion of 2.5 metres (8ft) of residents’ parking to at any time waiting restrictions outside 37-42 Kensington Mansions, Trebovir Road. B) Conversion of 2 metres (7ft) of single yellow... MoreOpened 13 October 2021 -
Traffic Order S315 - Earl's Court Square
The Council has received requests from residents for an on-street cycle hangar unit in Earl's Court Square. Residents living in flats experience particular difficulty storing bicycles at home and much existing cycle parking on-street does not offer high levels of security. The proposal is to introduce one secure cycle hangar unit of the following dimensions outside No. 1A Earl’s Court Square: Length: 2550mm Height: 1365mm Depth: 2030mm Each... MoreOpened 13 October 2021 -
October 2021 Miscellaneous Parking, Waiting and Loading Amendments
This consultation seeks views on v arious proposed changes to parking, waiting and loading restrictions across the borough in the following streets; Abingdon Villas, Allen Street, Barlby Road, Bassett Road, Bonchurch Road, Bramley Road, Brompton Road, Cadogan Gardens, C adogan Gate, Cadogan Lane, Cadogan Place, Cale Street, Campden Hill Gardens, Campden Hill Road, Cheyne Walk, Courtfield Gardens, Dawson Place, Dovehouse Street, Earl’s Court Square, Elvaston Place, Elystan... MoreOpened 13 October 2021 -
Proposal for no motor vehicles in Elystan Street October 2021
Views are sought on a proposal to prevent all motor vehicles from entering the length of Elystan Street that lies between Whitehead's Grove and Elystan Place. MoreOpened 13 October 2021 -
Traffic Order S302 - Cadogan Gardens and Pavilion Road
The proposals aim to increase visibility for all road users, and create a waiting space for cyclists to facilitate contra-flow (two-way) cycling in this one-way section of Pavilion Road. The proposed changes are: A) Conversion of 10 metres (33ft) of single yellow line (hours of control Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 6.30pm) to double yellow line, outside the flank wall of No. 59 Cadogan Square, situated in Pavilion Road. B) Conversion of a pay-by-phone visitor... MoreOpened 13 October 2021 -
Key Worker Housing and Intermediate Housing Policy
The Council already has an Intermediate Housing Allocations Policy. This was published in December 2015. The Council is looking to update this policy and possibly include a provision for the allocation of homes reserved for key workers. Intermediate housing is affordable housing which ... MoreOpened 11 October 2021 -
Rental E-Scooter Parking
Encouraging environmentally friendly transport options is one of the Council’s transport objectives. Since early June 2021 the Council has been participating in the rental e-scooter trial scheme coordinated by Transport for London. To avoid problems caused by uncontrolled parking, the rental e-scooters may only be parked in designated parking bays. The Council now wishes to expand the network of parking bays, to bring the trial closer to more residents and... MoreOpened 16 September 2021 -
New Homes Delivery Programme - Cheyne Nursery and Children’s Centre with Housing - round 2
The Council wants to build 600 new homes in the borough, including a minimum of 300 affordable homes to rent. This will be achieved by building on land which we already own, without the loss of any existing homes. The Council has proposed a rebuild of the existing Cheyne Nursery off Thorndike Close to provide a brand new nursery, children’s centre and social rent homes. This exciting project will benefit residents in need of affordable homes in the borough and provide... MoreOpened 15 September 2021 -
Emslie Horniman Pleasance Playgrounds Refurbishment
Kensington and Chelsea Council is looking to make improvements to two playgrounds located within Emslie Horniman Pleasance. The Council would like to know your views on the current playgrounds, what you like or dislike, and any other ideas which you would like to see included. We would appreciate if you could spend a few minutes answering the following questions. MoreOpened 10 September 2021 -
Two-way cycling in Nevern Road, Nevern Square, Park Walk, Pavilion Road and Trebovir Road
The Council is consulting on proposals to exempt pedal cycles from the existing one-way traffic systems in: (i) Nevern Road (between Nevern Square (north-west arm) and Longridge Road); (ii) Nevern Square, north-east arm (between Nevern Square (north-west arm) and Nevern Square (south-east arm)); (iii) Nevern Square, north-west arm (between Nevern Road and Nevern Square (north-east arm)); (iv) Nevern Square, north-east... MoreOpened 8 September 2021 -
Sunbeam Gardens Playground Refurbishment
Kensington and Chelsea Council are seeking your views on improvements to the children’s playground in Sunbeam Gardens. The current play equipment is coming to the end of its life span and therefore needs replacing. We would appreciate if you could spend a few minutes answering this survey to help inform our improvement choices. This survey will run for a period of six weeks and will close on 17 October 2021. If you have any queries, require a paper... MoreOpened 6 September 2021 -
Experimental Pedestrian and Cycle Zone in Hans Street (outside Hill House School)
From 1 September 2021, motor vehicles will be banned from entering Hans Street, between the eastern kerb-line of Hans Place and the western kerb-line of Pavilion Road, between 8.00am and 9.00am and between 4.00pm and 6.00pm on Mondays to Thursdays inclusive and between 8.00am and 9.00am and between 12.15pm and 1.15pm on Fridays. [Note: (1) The pedestrian and cycle zone in the above location is the same as that which was provided as part of a previous experimental scheme but... MoreOpened 1 September 2021 -
Experimental Pedestrian and Cycle Zone in Burnaby Street and Tetcott Road (outside Chelsea Academy)
From 1 September 2021, motor vehicles will be banned from entering Burnaby Street between the north-eastern kerb-line of Lots Road and the south-western kerb-line of Upcerne Road, between 8.05am and 8.45am and between 3.25pm and 3.50pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and between 8.05am and 8.45am and between 2.25pm and 2.45pm on Wednesdays. This road closure will also include the parts of Tetcott Road that are accessed via Burnaby Street. [Note: (1) The pedestrian... MoreOpened 1 September 2021 -
Silchester Social Value Projects
Silchester Estate is set to benefit from a multi-million pound programme of improvement works to the external fabric, and internal areas, of the four tower blocks on the estate. In preparation for the works starting (expected February 2022), Kensington and Chelsea Council is currently preparing to put out an ‘invitation to tender’ to contractors. This is when companies bid to win the contract to carry out the programme of improvement works. It is a Government-mandated... MoreOpened 19 August 2021 -
Let’s talk about The Curve
The Curve’s Journey The Curve originally provided emergency support for those affected by the Grenfell tragedy. Over time, and with hard work from the community, the services changed to provide 1:1 information advice and guidance; basic skills classes; language classes; and social events and activities for the residents of North Kensington, in line with their needs. The Board of Governors' Statement Your Curve The Curve community provision is... MoreOpened 18 August 2021 -
Kensington and Chelsea Future High Streets
High streets everywhere are changing but together we can ensure Kensington and Chelsea’s vibrant streets keep meeting the needs of our communities. Think about your local or favourite high street. What do you like about it? What would you like to see improved? MoreOpened 11 August 2021 -
Gambling Licensing Policy 2021 Update
The Gambling Act 2005 requires all licensing authorities to prepare and publish a Gambling Act Statement of Policy and Principles every three years. A review of the current policy, which is due to expire in January 2022, is now underway. This will be our sixth Statement of Gambling Policy. Please take the time to view a Draft Statement of Gambling Policy 2022-2025 (document opens in new window). You can also view a short summary of the key changes in the Summary of... MoreOpened 6 August 2021 -
Older People's Day Services
Kensington and Chelsea Council and Westminster City Council provide a range of older people’s day services focused on supporting residents to maintain their physical and emotional wellbeing. Some of the services are more targeted at older residents who are independent and broadly speaking fit and healthy to help them stay that way. Some services support older residents who already have more complex physical and cognitive conditions who may need care and... MoreOpened 3 August 2021 -
New Local Plan Review: Issues and Options
The Local Plan sets out the vision for future development in the borough over a 20 year period and includes the planning policies to help achieve this vision. It can do so by identifying locations that are suitable for good growth as well as for conservation and by setting clear guidelines for appropriate land uses, form and design of development. The aim is to achieve good accessible placemaking that protects and improves resident’s health and well-being, provides good quality homes,... MoreOpened 26 July 2021 -
Anti-social behaviour on the World's End Estate
The Housing Management Anti-Social Behaviour Team was formed in December 2020 to tackle more serious incidents of anti-social behaviour and help reduce crime, specifically on Council-owned estates, to ensure our residents feel safe in their homes and local community. The team act on information reported by residents and help resolve complaints, whilst also using police intelligence to proactively tackle anti-social behaviour by putting measures in place to prevent it happening in the first... MoreOpened 26 July 2021 -
Proposed Markets Plan
Kensington and Chelsea is home to the world-famous Portobello and Golborne Market plus a range of other fantastic food, flowers, crafts and clothes markets. To ensure that markets in the borough get the support needed, we are keen to hear views on a range of potential proposals which outline new initiatives to enable markets to thrive. The Markets Plan consultation gives traders, visitors, local businesses and the community a chance to have a say and shape a new Markets Plan for 2021-2026.... MoreOpened 26 July 2021
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