The council are looking for views on their budget consultation, with key proposals on the draft budget for 2026/27 including:

•    raising council tax by five per cent each year
•    reviewing changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme
•    considering introducing a Council Tax premium on second homes
•    setting fees and charges for 2026/27

The deadline to take part in the consultation is Friday 9 January 2026.

A special winter wellbeing event taking place in North Kensington.

Winter Wellness Fair 
Healing • Empowerment • Arts • Relaxation • Togetherness

Date & Time
Saturday 6 December 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Childhood Neglect is one of the priorities for the London Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP), therefore they have chosen to focus their next FREE on-line conference on this topic.  

The conference is a whole day conference, taking place online over two half days.

You will hear from an exiting line-up of speakers (see agenda below).

The council announced last week that it had experienced a cyber attack, and have released the following statement clarifying the situation:

"We can confirm that we are now investigating a data breach as a result of a cyber attack earlier this week at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

After discovering unusual activity first thing Monday morning, we have been taking all necessary steps to shut down and isolate systems and make them as safe as possible.

Join this session to learn how your organisation can:
Access free SIMs for residents in need
Sign up to the National Databank
Navigate the SIM distribution process
Get support if you're already registered

Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ca3b7445-08fa-4422-acc2-e54a28…

Join a panel discussion - Thursday 27 November, 6.30pm to 7.45pm at Kensington Central Library and online.

Learn how to influence political decisions and become an active citizen. Join the launch of a free conversation series exploring how citizens can shape political decisions beyond the ballot box.

The first session - led by experts from UCL’s Constitution Unit, Operation Black Vote and Unlock Democracy - will unpack what democracy means, how it developed and the challenges and alternatives it faces today.

A new Disability Forum is being launched for Kensington and Chelsea, a space for disabled residents and local organisations to shape services and influence decisions. The forum will be co-chaired by Action Disability Kensington and Chelsea, and Kensington and Chelsea Council.

Residents of the council’s social housing living with disabilities, their carers, or relatives are invited to join the Disability Forum.

The forum aims to:

Bags of Taste is a non-profit organisation that helps people gain control over their food choices, health, and household budgets. They're currently running a free home cooking and mentoring programme for residents in the Earl’s Court area, and they are keen to share this opportunity with families connected with local school communities.

About Bags of Taste

Ubuntu Pledge are inviting three organisations per borough, Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, RBKC, and Westminster (a total of 15 partners) to join a free NHS App Training Programme.

This initiative supports digitally excluded residents, the elderly, English as a second language speakers and those living in deprivation, helping them gain confidence using the NHS App and accessing online digital health services safely.

The following will be provided:

You are invited to the launch of the Community North West London Black African and Caribbean In-Reach Model: Your Community, Your Voice, Your Health, taking place on Saturday 6 December 11am – 4pm at Brent Civic Centre, Wembley– HA8 0FG.