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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 -
Making the borough greener
Welcome to your second Citizens’ Panel survey and thank you for agreeing to be a part of the Panel community. When you joined the Panel the majority of you told us that the environment was an important issue for you. This survey is, therefore, on the environment and making Kensington and Chelsea greener. The Council declared a Climate Emergency in late 2019, adopted the more stringent World Health Organisation (WHO) air quality guideline values and has recently produced its ... MoreOpened 21 July 2021 -
Kensington Memorial Park - Draft Masterplan
The Council are seeking your views on improvements to Kensington Memorial Park (St Mark’s Park). This consultation follows a number of discussions we have had with people over the past few years. In 2019 we asked people for their views on the future of park buildings and in 2020 we asked people about the water play area and proposals to install an outdoor gym. More recently in spring 2021 we held a series of discussion groups, where members of the... MoreOpened 19 July 2021 -
Avondale Park Improvements
Over the last few months, Kensington and Chelsea Council has been consulting with the local community about potential improvements to Avondale Park. This has been collected through an initial ideas and feedback period and focus groups sessions with internal and external stakeholders. The results from these two previous phases have been used to shape the following formal consultation survey. The Council would like to know your views on the ideas which have already been... MoreOpened 16 July 2021 -
Powis Square - Co-designing the new play space
The Powis Square Steering Group comprised of local residents, ward Councillors and Council officers has been set-up to co-design improvements to the square. As part of this, children and young people have begun sharing their ideas and opinions about redesigning Powis Square Play Space. We want to know: • What are your favourite things about the Powis Square Play Space? • What would you want included in the new play space? • How... MoreOpened 16 July 2021 -
Youth Council - Your Voice
The Youth Council launched in January 2020 following the Council’s Youth Review. One of the key findings outlined that “It’s really important that young people are listened to and have a meaningful role in shaping services that affect them”. Members of the Youth Council have shared that: “Our role is to provide representation for all young people in the community and to present recommendations and guidance on youth interests, views and issues to Council... MoreOpened 14 July 2021 -
Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) - Nuisance vehicles
The consultation will consider whether there is a need to extend the Council’s existing Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) - nuisance vehicles for another three years, and also consider its expansion. This Order was originally created to manage a minority of drivers in and around the Knightsbridge area whose driving habits create a nuisance to the local community and environment, affecting the quality of life of both residents and those working in the area. The Order was renewed in... MoreOpened 12 July 2021 -
New Homes Delivery Programme - Edenham Round 3
The Council is delivering 600 new homes including a minimum of 300 social rent homes, alongside open market homes to rent and other community and employment facilities as part of its New Homes Delivery Programme (NHDP). We have consulted on the first four sites in Phase 1 of our NHDP and they have now received planning permission. These four sites – Acklam Road, 175-177 Kensal Road, 15-17 Hewer Street and 54 St Helens Gardens - will deliver 97 new homes. Work has now started... MoreOpened 8 July 2021 -
K&C Life
We hope you are enjoying your weekly subscription to K&C Life, the Council’s digital newsletter that shares the latest information about events, community offers, service changes and more directly to your inbox. MoreOpened 5 July 2021 -
Dedicated Service for bereaved and survivors from the Grenfell tragedy
The Council has recently launched a wide-ranging consultation and review with bereaved and survivors to help shape the future of the Dedicated Service. The first phase of the consultation will run from Monday 5 July to at least Monday 16 August 2021, with a follow-up phase planned for September/October 2021. The Dedicated Service Team has written to all bereaved and survivors with more information about the review and to let them know the different ways they can share... MoreOpened 5 July 2021 -
Pedestrian and cycle zones in Cadogan Gardens (outside Holy Trinity CofE School) at school drop-off and pick-up times
From 1 September 2021, the Council are looking to extend the experimental traffic order to ban m otor vehicles entering the southern west to east arm of Cadogan Gardens, between the eastern kerb-line of Cadogan Gardens (eastern north to south arm) and the western kerb-line of Pavilion Road, between 8.45 am and 9.15 am and between 3.00 pm and 3.40 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive, permanently. Note: The pedestrian and cycle zone in the above... MoreOpened 30 June 2021 -
Pedestrian and cycle zones in Lennox Gardens (outside Knightsbridge School) at school drop-off and pick-up times
From 1st September 2021, the Council are looking to extend the experimental traffic order to ban motor vehicles entering north-easternmost arm of Lennox Gardens, between the north-eastern kerb-line of Lennox Gardens (north-westernmost arm) and the south kerb-line of Pont Street, between 7.45 am and 9.15 am and between 3.15 pm and 4.45 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive, permanently. Note: The pedestrian and cycle zone in the above location is... MoreOpened 30 June 2021 -
Holland Road Tree Pits
Residents have told us that they want more trees planted in the Borough. We are considering Holland Road as a possible location for more trees, in light of the relatively few trees in the street at the moment. It is hoped that the trees would help make the streets more attractive, increase biodiversity, improve air quality and fight pollution. As the ground under the pavements is generally taken up by vaults and utilities, one option is to have planting places built into the road space... MoreOpened 15 June 2021 -
New Homes Delivery Programme - Cheyne Nursery and Children’s Centre with Housing
The Council is delivering 600 new homes including a minimum of 300 social rent homes, alongside open market homes to rent and other community and employment facilities as part of its New Homes Delivery Programme (NHDP). Cheyne The NHDP has identified a site on the existing Cheyne Nursery and Children’s Centre as a potential area to help deliver new homes for the borough, alongside a new nursery and children’s centre. MoreOpened 10 June 2021 -
New Homes Delivery Programme - Barlby Road Round 2
The Council is delivering 600 new homes including a minimum of 300 social rent homes, alongside open market homes to rent and other community and employment facilities as part of its New Homes Delivery Programme (NHDP). Barlby Road The NHDP has identified a site by Barlby Road as a potential area to help deliver new homes for the borough. A first round of consultation took place between November 2020 and January 2021. We have taken on board the comments from the first round of... MoreOpened 9 June 2021 -
Miscellaneous Parking Amendments - June 2021
Various proposed changes to parking, waiting and loading restrictions across the borough. MoreOpened 9 June 2021 -
Off-street Parking Amendment (West Row Estate)
Proposed conversion of RBKC Housing Personalised Disabled Bay (WER01) to RBKC Housing Resident Permit Holders Bay (number 4) and RBKC Housing Personalised Disabled Bay (WER04) to RBKC Housing Resident Permit Holders Bay (number 10) in the West Row Housing Estate. MoreOpened 9 June 2021 -
Lower Sloane Street / Royal Hospital Road - Pedestrian Improvements
The Council is proposing improvements to make it easier to cross the road at the traffic light-controlled junction of Royal Hospital Road with Lower Sloane Street, Pimlico Road and Chelsea Bridge Road. Currently there are no signalised pedestrian facilities at this junction site. To allow for the new ‘Green Man’ pedestrian signals at this junction, the existing zebra crossing on Lower Sloane Street by Sloane Gardens and Holbein Mews will need to be converted to a... MoreOpened 8 June 2021 -
Experimental introduction of on-carriageway electric scooted parking places
On an experimental basis, t he Council has introduced e-scooter parking places in the carriageway in the following locations: Kensington Park Road, in the centre of the carriageway, adjacent to the flank wall of No. 2 Horbury Crescent, having a length of 5 metres and a width of 2.5 metres Talbot Road, on the south-east side, outside Nos. 105/107 and No. 109 Talbot Road, by removing a 5.2-metre pay on-street parking place Walmer Road, on the south-west... MoreOpened 7 June 2021 -
Proposed temporary extended hours of residents' parking control in relation to London Wonderground
From 15 July to 26 September 2021, there will be an event taking place in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, called the London Wonderground. The event will be held in Empress Place, SW6, and although the hours of operation have not been confirmed publicly, based on other Wonderground events it is anticipated that it will be open seven days a week, and will close at 10pm on weekdays, and midnight on Saturday and Sunday. We are consulting you on the below temporary... MoreOpened 4 June 2021 -
Edge Street - Experimental Pedestrian and Cycle Zone (outside Fox Primary School)
T he Council has extended the afternoon closure times of the pedestrian and cycle zone in Edge Street (outside Fox Primary School) so that from 20 May it will operate between 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (term time only). Motor vehicles will be banned from entering Edge Street (whole length) between 8.15 am and 9.00 am and between 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (term time only). Please note: Foot... MoreOpened 20 May 2021 -
Character Study
The Council is carrying out a study of the borough to identify its growth patterns and what makes each of its areas distinctive. This character study will feed into the Local Plan and inform future growth and developments. The final study will make recommendations on the most appropriate forms of development for an area. You can help shape the future of the borough by telling us what gives your neighbourhood its unique identity and how new development can be best integrated to strengthen... MoreOpened 17 May 2021
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