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  • Hans Crescent Public Realm Scheme

    Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering proposals to improve the public realm on Hans Crescent, with funding for the changes provided by local landowners, including Harrods, and from the Council, through a Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy contribution. This is an opportunity for an improved amazing space in our borough, with an improved pedestrian experience and a welcoming environment for everyone who lives, works, or visits Hans Crescent. Thousands of... More
    Opened 29 November 2024

  • Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) - Wildlife Feeding

    Our enforcement data highlights that some residents are concerned about wildlife feeding, in particular pigeon feeding, in some locations in the borough namely: The pavement outside South Kensington Station The pavement outside Gloucester Road Station The area outside Holland Park at the junction with Kensington High Street What is the definition of wildlife feeding? Wildlife feeding means providing food for undomesticated animals living in... More
    Opened 12 December 2024

  • Extending Residents’ Permit Eligibility

    Extending Residents’ Permit Eligibility We know the RBKC residents’ parking permit is one of the most wonderful benefits of living in this borough and that is why the Council is writing to ask your views on changes that we are considering making to our policy regarding eligibility. The Council takes our precious parking provision very seriously and if we did not think the proposed change was sensible we would not be proposing it. For background, the number of residents’... More
    Opened 10 January 2025

  • Minor Changes to Housing Policies - January 2025

    The Council's housing management department has a range of policies in place related to the homes we manage. The Council reviews these policies as part of a regular programme to ensure they are up to date and relevant. On occasion, these reviews determine that minor revisions or additions are required to ensure they are up to date, meet residents' needs and relevant legislation. The Council has recently reviewed three such policies: Housing management freehold disposal... More
    Opened 27 January 2025

  • Housing Management - Repairs Recharge Policy

    Housing Management’s previous Repairs Recharge Policy was published in February 2020 and the Council is reviewing the policy to include some changes to the service. The policy aims to provide a fair and transparent framework in which the cost of work for which the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Housing Management Services is not responsible is paid by the appropriate person or organisation. This ensures that these expenses do not unnecessarily deplete resources that could... More
    Opened 27 January 2025

  • Housing Management - Decants Policy

    Housing Management’s previous Decants Policy was published in October 2022 and the Council is reviewing the policy to include some changes to the service. What is a decant? A decant is the process in which someone may be moved from their property into a temporary property for many reasons such as moving tenants in order to carry out works, which cannot be carried out with tenant(s) in occupation. Decants are usually necessary when a property is in need of major... More
    Opened 27 January 2025

  • Housing Management - Voids and Lettings Policy

    Housing Management’s previous Voids and Lettings Policy was published in October 2021 and the Council is reviewing the policy to include some changes to the service. The policy outlines how Kensington and Chelsea Council’s Housing Management Services will provide high quality homes for tenants by delivering a sustainable lettings approach and efficient void management service. What is a void? A void is an empty property which is due to be re-let.... More
    Opened 27 January 2025

  • Citizens' Panel - Making the borough safer 2025

    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 the current Community Safety Plan and action plans and for the strategic planning of the Community Safety Team . Your feedback is also vital in informing the team's work... More
    Opened 28 January 2025

  • Grenfell Projects Fund 2024/25: Public Vote

    Have your say in the public vote Vote for your top community projects Last year, we asked North Kensington community organisers to submit ideas for projects that would help support the community-led recovery. As part of the Grenfell Recovery Strategy, North Kensington residents can now vote for those shortlisted community projects that matter most to you. This latest Grenfell Projects Fund, which has £600k to allocate to successful projects, has been designed with the... More
    Opened 3 February 2025

  • Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

    Help Shape the Future of Pharmacy Services in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea Healthy Dialogues, on behalf of Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, is conducting a survey to understand how local pharmacies meet the needs of residents. Your feedback will help improve these services, ensuring they work better for everyone. More
    Opened 4 February 2025

  • February 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. Balliol Road, Basing Street, Beauchamp Place, Bevington Road, Bolton Gardens, Bracewell Road, Bramley Road, Bury Walk, Cale Street, Cambridge Gardens, Child’s Street, Cornwall Crescent, Cottesmore Gardens, Courtfield Gardens, Dovehouse Street, Earl’s Court Gardens, Elm Park Gardens, Flood Street, Fernshaw Road, Freston Road,... More
    Opened 5 February 2025

  • February 2025 Housing Parking Changes

    This consultation seeks views on proposals to make changes to the parking layout within the Balfour of Burleigh, Henry Dickens Court and Portobello Court housing estates. More
    Opened 5 February 2025

  • Second Home Permits

    This consultation proposes to introduce second home permits which would be available for use under the same conditions, including at the same times and in the same parking places, as the Council’s on-street residents’ permits. Second home permits would be available to those liable to pay Council Tax at premises listed as a second home on the Council’s Council Tax database and there would be a maximum of one second home permit per premises at any one time and a... More
    Opened 12 February 2025

  • March 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. Cantle Mews, Murchison Gardens, Portobello Road, Sloane Square, Sloane Street, Wheatstone Gardens and Wornington Road More
    Opened 19 February 2025

  • Cantle Mews and Wheatstone Gardens - one-way

    This consultation seeks views on the proposal to provide a north-eastbound one-way system applying to all vehicles except pedal cycles for the entire length of Cantle Mews, with accompanying ‘no entry except cycles’ restrictions from Wornington Road into Cantle Mews, and a south-westbound one-way system applying to all vehicles except pedal cycles for the entire length of Wheatstone Gardens, with accompanying ‘no entry except cycles’ from Portobello Road into... More
    Opened 19 February 2025

  • Lots Road Open Space

    Have Your Say on a new open space We are planning a new open space on Lots Road behind the Lots Road Pumping station with seating, planting and play space. The space will need to have flexibility and demountable elements as part of it sits on top of the Thames Tideway Tunnel, which means it will need to be cleared at times so that the tunnel can be accessed to provide maintenance access. This means the site will not be a conventional park but will offer a new open space... More
    Opened 24 February 2025

  • Housing Management - Antisocial Behaviour Policy

    We want all our residents to be able to enjoy their homes and surrounding areas and be able to sustain good relationships with their neighbours, to help grow healthy communities. This policy lays out our approach to antisocial behaviour – how we work with those experiencing it and with those who may be causing it. It explains the different approaches we take to try to fix issues early on and also, what we do if things escalate and become more serious. We recognise the... More
    Opened 3 March 2025

  • Housing Management Safeguarding Policy

    The Housing Management Safeguarding Policy is currently under review, as the existing version was published in 2019 and requires an update. Kensington and Chelsea Council has proposed several changes, summarised below, and we are seeking residents' feedback through a survey to further refine and improve the policy. Safeguarding adults and children is both a statutory duty and a key priority for Kensington and Chelsea Council. The Housing Management Safeguarding Policy provides a... More
    Opened 10 March 2025

  • Housing Management - Rent Income and Arrears Policy

    Our Rent Income and Arrears policy was recently reviewed and we have made some minor amendments to the original version which was published in October 2020. We would welcome your views on these changes and the policy in general. The policy covers how we collect rent and service charges, how we work with residents to support them to prevent rental arrears and our approach if residents do fall behind on payments. The policy follows the Government’s Pre-Action Protocol for... More
    Opened 10 March 2025

  • Draft Housing Strategy 2025-2030

    The Council is currently revising its Housing Strategy. This sets out our vision for housing in Kensington and Chelsea and meeting the needs of our residents. We want to hear your views on the draft Housing Strategy and we are grateful for any feedback you can provide. The vision of the draft Housing Strategy: We will embed the learning from Grenfell to provide safe, modern homes and promote the supply of different types of housing for local communities. ... More
    Opened 19 March 2025

  • Making the Borough Greener

    In 2021, we consulted with residents on key environmental priorities before adopting our: Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) and Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Now, we want to hear from you again to help shape the programmes and priorities for the coming years. This consultation aims to understand how environmental issues are impacting your local area, what environmental... More
    Opened 24 March 2025

  • Citizens' Panel - Making the Borough Greener

    In 2021, we consulted with residents on key environmental priorities before adopting our: Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) and Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Now, we want to hear from you again to help shape the programmes and priorities for the coming years. This consultation aims to understand how environmental issues are impacting your local area, what environmental... More
    Opened 24 March 2025

  • Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy - Bidding 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 7 May 2025 to fund your next community project. Projects should focus on improving physical infrastructure which... More
    Opened 26 March 2025

  • Shape the future of Public Participation - Have your say on the Council's commitments on local involvement

    As part of the Grenfell Inquiry Report commitments, we're reviewing the Charter for Public Participation this year with our residents to update the Council's promises to public involvement. This matters because the Charter is part of the Council's constitution, it animates how we involve local people, and the quality of decisions we make together with our residents. A copy of our current Charter is here. This was originally co-written with local people including... More
    Opened 31 March 2025

  • London Healthy Waterways Boat Dweller 2025

    RRR Consultancy Ltd is conducting research to understand how air pollution, fuel use, and energy options impact boat dwellers across London. This study aims to gather insights into boaters’ awareness of air pollution and its health effects, access to energy sources, barriers to switching from solid fuels, and attitudes towards sustainability and climate emergency. The findings will help inform local authorities, waterways organisations, and policymakers to improve support for boat dwellers.... More
    Opened 1 April 2025

  • Housing Communications Preferences

    We send information out about our services in a number of ways and we want to make sure you’re getting the information you need in the best format for you. We’ll use the answers you give to make sure we’re focusing on what matters most to residents in the coming years. This survey has two parts – firstly it will ask about the formats of information you receive and the kind of information you’d like more of. And secondly, we’ll ask about the specific formats and... More
    Opened 1 April 2025

  • Portobello and Golborne trading

    Portobello is one of the most iconic and vibrant areas of our borough and we continuously strive to improve it to meet residents, traders, businesses and visitors' needs and expectations. This consultation is seeking views on Sunday Trading on Portobello Road and Golborne Road and the updated Standard Conditions for trading. The changes to the Standard Conditions are based on discussions with traders, local businesses and residents, and the key changes are as follows: ... More
    Opened 7 April 2025

  • Cycle Hangars April 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
    Opens 28 April 2025

  • Pembridge Square and Moscow Road School Street

    What is a School Street? We are asking what you think of our proposals regarding the introduction of a School Street closure outside Pembridge Hall School on Moscow Road and Wetherby School on Pembridge Square. 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/or closing times. These timed road closures aim to reduce congestion and poor air quality outside the school by preventing parents'... More
    Opens 30 April 2025

  • Albert Bridge Weight Restriction Amendment

    This consultation seeks views on the proposal that the existing ban on vehicles weighing more than 3 tonnes maximum gross weight from proceeding over Albert Bridge and in the approach road on its north side between Albert Bridge and Chelsea Embankment should only apply to goods vehicles and not to all vehicles. More
    Opens 30 April 2025

  • Thomas’s Kensington School Street

    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/or closing times. These timed road closures aim to reduce congestion and poor air quality outside the school by preventing parents' vehicles from accessing the road to drop off children. Additionally, they make the area outside the school safer and can make it easier for families to choose more sustainable modes of travel.... More
    Opens 30 April 2025
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