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Emslie Horniman Pleasance - Mural
During a consultation on the refurbishment of a playground at Emslie Horniman Pleasance, 83% of respondents wanted to see a mural within the playground to celebrate local artistry. The team behind Kensington and Chelsea Art Week ( KCAW ) has been curating the project, running the consultation and the final delivery of the mural - which will be added onto the inside of the wall surrounding the playground. They have already run workshops to get a better understanding of what local schools... MoreOpened 16 January 2023 -
Gilston Road - revocation of two-way cycling
In October 2022, the Council made a traffic order that exempted cycles from part of the one-way traffic order in Gilston Road , between its junctions with Priory Walk and Park Walk. After this order was made, the Council received representations from a residents’ association about the safety of the proposal. At the request of the Lead Member for Planning, Place and Environment, the Council no longer wishes to implement this scheme. It was agreed that an alternative... MoreOpened 11 January 2023 -
Edenham Way Parking
We have been working with residents on a solution to the widespread misuse of parking facilities and increasing problems with unauthorised parking at Edenham Way. Residents are frequently unable to find a parking space and some drivers of unauthorised vehicles are engaging in antisocial behaviour. There have been multiple incidences of vehicles speeding on the estate and vandalism of the car park entry gates. In response, the Council is asking... MoreOpened 10 January 2023 -
Powis Square - Feedback on summer opening and closing times and dog use
This consultation focuses on whether the opening and closing times should be amended during the summer months, April through to August and how dogs should use the Square and how this should be controlled or managed. Summer opening and closing times Powis Square is currently open to the public from 7.30am every morning and closes when dusk falls. The current opening and closing times for this period are displayed below: Time periods ... MoreOpened 9 January 2023 -
Housing Allocations Scheme 2023
Deciding how we fairly allocate our limited supply of social housing is one of the most important questions we face as a Council, and it is something that we must get right. In our first consultation last year we asked for your thoughts about some key themes that we wanted your guidance on to make our Allocation Scheme better. These themes were identified in the pre-consultation work carried out with residents and local voluntary groups by Newman Francis on our behalf. ... MoreOpened 5 January 2023 -
Resident Permit Article Changes (December 2022)
In November 2022, the Lead Member for Planning, Place and Environment approved a Key Decision Report (KDR) proposing changes to the resident parking permit eligibility criteria and terms and conditions which would reduce unnecessary bureaucracy whilst maintaining the integrity of the scheme. You can view the decision of the KDR online . A number of the proposed changes require a change to the residents’ parking permit system and so can not be implemented until the system is changed.... MoreOpened 21 December 2022 -
Tenancy Agreement proposed changes
All landlords, whether they be councils or housing associations periodically review their tenancy conditions to guarantee they remain relevant and effective in ensuring residents can enjoy their homes in peace and security. Based on feedback over amendments proposed to your tenancy agreement in March 2021 , the Housing Management Services have just undertaken such a review, proposing a small number of changes to your tenancy conditions. The main changes proposed are... MoreOpened 16 December 2022 -
Draft Budget 2023-24 Capital Proposals
We need your views on the Council’s budget The Council’s latest draft budget report for 2023/24 includes proposed fees and charges for next year and an update on the Council’s capital programme. It is very important that our residents and businesses have a say on this draft budget to help to ensure the Council delivers the Council Plan priorities designed with residents and sets a balanced budget for 2023/24. This consultation focuses on capital proposals (for example,... MoreOpened 8 December 2022 -
Citizens' Panel - Let's Talk K&C
Kensington and Chelsea Council has taken up the challenge to become the best Council, in all that we do, so the borough is greener, safer, and fairer for everyone who lives here. We know that becoming the best starts with listening. Residents have already shared ideas on what they think we should focus on and how we can use the learning from Grenfell to change for the better, including at the Citizens' Panel event in September. We now drawing up plans for the future, which will be... MoreOpened 15 November 2022 -
Budget Proposals Consultations
As we draw up plans for the future, help us to continue the conversation we've already started with our communities and influence our Budget Proposals by sharing your views on the following consultations. MoreOpened 15 November 2022 -
Let's Talk K&C
Kensington and Chelsea Council has taken up the challenge to become the best Council, in all that we do, so the borough is greener, safer, and fairer for everyone who lives here. We know that becoming the best starts with listening. Residents have already shared ideas on what they think we should focus on and how we can use the learning from Grenfell to change for the better. We are now drawing up plans for the future, which will be set out in our new Council Plan for 2023-27 to be... MoreOpened 15 November 2022 -
Draft Budget 2023-24 Revenue Proposals
We need your views on the Council’s budget The Council’s draft budget report for 2023/24 includes key saving and investment proposals for next year. It is very important that our residents and businesses have a say on this draft budget to help to ensure the Council delivers the Council Plan priorities being consulted on with residents and sets a balanced budget for 2023/24. Background The Council has a budget gap before any budget reductions of £13.3m for 2023/24 and... MoreOpened 15 November 2022 -
London Wood Burning Project Research
Kensington and Chelsea is part of the London Wood Burning Group which received funding from Defra to investigate the effect that wood burning has on indoor and ambient air quality. We are working with Opinium and other councils across London to learn how residents are heating their homes this winter. Please share your views and contribute to this research. All responses are anonymous and the survey only takes 10 mins to complete. MoreOpened 10 November 2022 -
Flooding Risk Management - Evidence Gathering
The Environment Select Committee set up a working group of Councillors to review flooding risk management following flooding in Kensington and Chelsea in July 2021 which affected households, high streets and businesses. The working group is developing a report with recommendations for how the Council and other agencies might better support businesses and residents in managing flooding risk in the future. MoreOpened 10 November 2022 -
Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) – Busking and Street Entertainment
The Council recognises the contribution and vibrancy that busking and street entertainment can make to the character of the borough . The Council also understands that this activity, at times, can have a negative impact on residents, businesses and visitors to the borough. This Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is designed to help manage a middle ground that allows busking and street entertainment to operate, in a way that everyone can enjoy. The PSPO seeks to: ... MoreOpened 1 November 2022 -
Lowerwood Court Garages Transformation Project
The purpose of this survey is to build a baseline for any potential transformation of Lowerwood Court garages at Convent Estate into workspaces. Although there have been proposals to redevelop the garages in the past, most notably the plans put forward by Second Home, the Council is now taking a fresh look at the site. The Council’s Planning, Property and Social Investment, and Housing services are involved in the conversations. We are still at an early stage in... MoreOpened 31 October 2022 -
Libraries and Archives identity refresh
We are refreshing our Bi-Borough Libraries and Archives identity by introducing a new look and feel for the service. Two designs have been proposed and we are asking residents and stakeholders to select their preferred design to help make the final decision on which design to go with. Each design has an option for Kensington and Chelsea libraries and Westminster libraries. If you have any queries, require a paper copy of the background information or require assistance in... MoreOpened 31 October 2022 -
New Local Plan Review (NLPR) - Publication Policies (Regulation 19)
The Council is undertaking a New Local Plan Review (NLPR) and has now reached the "Publication" stage. We have undertaken three previous consultations before reaching this stage. In this final consultation on "Publication Policies" we are asking whether the policies satisfy the tests of soundness which are set out in paragraph 35 of the National Planning Policy Framework and are replicated in the response form. ... MoreOpened 27 October 2022 -
Automated Public Conveniences (APCs) - Proposed Closures
Kensington and Chelsea Council delivers a variety of toilet provisions across the borough. Although there is no requirement to provide toilet facilities, we understand their importance. However, we do have an obligation to spend public money wisely and ensure value for money. Some of the toilets in the borough are automated public conveniences (APC) provided by external suppliers and come with hire and maintenance charges which are paid for by the Council. Having... MoreOpened 24 October 2022 -
October 2022 Miscellaneous Parking, Waiting and Loading Amendments
This consultation seeks views on various proposed changes to parking, waiting and loading restrictions across the borough in the following streets: Allen Street, Bevington Road, Blenheim Crescent, Bramley Road, Cale Street, Chelsea Bridge Road, Chelsea Embankment, Chesterton Road, Christchurch Street, Clareville Street, Cremorne Estate, Dalgarno Gardens, Denbigh Terrace, Eardley Crescent, Earl’s Court Square, Exmoor Street, Fernshaw Road, Finborough Road, Gloucester Road, Hans Road,... MoreOpened 19 October 2022 -
Lowndes Square left turn ban into William Street
This consultation seeks views on the proposal to prohibit all vehicles, except for pedal cycles and authorised vehicles, travelling eastwards in the northern west to east arm of Lowndes Square from turning left into William Street. For the purposes of the exemption to the banned left turn, authorised vehicles means those dropping off or picking up passengers or delivering or collecting goods at properties within William Street. MoreOpened 19 October 2022 -
Off-street Parking Amendment (375 Portobello Road)
This consultation seeks views on proposal to convert RBKC Housing resident permit holder bay number 5 to RBKC Housing personalised disabled bay PBR 02 in the 375 Portobello Road Housing Estate MoreOpened 19 October 2022 -
Cycle Hangars October 2022
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. The Council regularly receives requests from residents for on-street cycle hangar units. Residents living in flats experience particular difficulty storing bicycles at home and much existing cycle parking on-street does not... MoreOpened 3 October 2022 -
Walton Place - U Turn Ban
This consultation seeks views on the proposal to prohibit vehicles making a "U" turn in Walton Place. The prohibition on making U-turns in Walton Place is required to prevent the obstruction and danger caused by vehicles overcoming the existing banned right turn from Hans Road into Basil Street by entering Walton Place and making a U-turn before entering Basil Street. MoreOpened 28 September 2022 -
Citizens' Panel event - Let's talk K&C - September 2022
Our first ever Citizens' Panel event was held in September 2022. This launched the Let's Talk K&C conversation around what the Council's priorities should be over the coming years. Kensington and Chelsea Council has taken up the challenge to become the best Council, in all that we do, so the borough is greener, safer, and fairer for everyone who lives here. Panel members feedback from the event and the Panel survey will help inform the new Council Plan. A big thank you to the 70... MoreOpened 27 September 2022 -
School Street - Thomas Jones 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 26 September 2022 -
Notting Hill Gate Local Action Plan Feedback
We want our high streets to be places that are welcoming, where visitors want to spend time and where they want to return to again and again. One way we are working to support our high streets is through the development of a series of local action plans. The first one in Notting Hill Gate. Local action plans list place-based projects which are identified and detailed with the community. Together, we will ensure that projects are deliverable, impactful, and well maintained. Projects can... MoreOpened 7 September 2022 -
Earl's Court Area Parking Changes
This consultation seeks views on the proposal to, on days during which an event is being held at the site of the former Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre that the Council deem would adversely affect residents’ ability to park in nearby streets: to extend the hours of operation of the residents’ parking places in Eardley Crescent, Earl’s Court Square and Kempsford Gardens to include the hours between 6.30pm and 10pm on Saturdays and between 8.30am and 10pm on... MoreOpened 7 September 2022 -
St Luke’s Gardens - Proposed Improvements
Kensington and Chelsea Council are seeking your views on the proposed refurbishment of the children’s play area and climbing rock area at St Luke’s Gardens. The current play equipment and surfacing needs updating due to the age of the equipment and surfacing reaching the end of serviceable life. We also wish to understand if the climbing rock area is well used and what alternatives this space might be used for. We would appreciate it if you could spend a few... MoreOpened 2 September 2022 -
Notting Dale Future Neighbourhood 2030
Notting Dale is one of only two neighbourhoods in London that has been selected as part of the Mayor of London’s Future Neighbourhoods 2030 programme. 30 initial projects are already underway delivering benefits to local residents in Notting Dale, with the opportunity for more to secure funding in the months ahead, and leave a sustainable and positive legacy. Notting Dale Future Neighbourhoods 2030 focuses on five key themes centred around retrofitting, energy supply, health and... MoreOpened 30 August 2022
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