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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea retweeted
Kensal Library is closed all day today. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. @RBKC
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An update from our Leadership Team meeting, and what we're doing with the nearly 1,500 responses to our consultation.
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea retweeted
📢 Kensal Library will be closed on Saturday 10 October. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The nearest alternative library is North Kensington Library. #Libraries @RBKC
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Our Customer Service Centre will open at 9. 30am instead of 9am on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October due to staff training. If you need to contact us before 9.30am, you can still call our switchboard on 020 7361 3000 For other ways to contact us, visit orlo.uk/9f9kv
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea retweeted
Can you help us find Decharn, 15? Last seen on Mon, 7 Sept in Plumstead wearing a black blazer with a school logo, white shirt, and black trousers and shoes. He has links to White City, Worcester Park, Stonebridge Park & Greenwich. Please call 101 (CAD 8145/07SEPT) with info.
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We're excited to see plans to award the contract for the work on South Kensington Station, and pleased to be part of the team making South Kensington accessible for everyone. @TfL
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea retweeted
We are using Live Facial Recognition technology on the approach to and from Notting Hill Carnival on 30 and 31 August 2026. We want you, your family, and your friends to have a safe and enjoyable Carnival. The people (cont) spkl.io/l/60117P00U
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea retweeted
This weekend's Notting Hill Carnival travel advice ⚠️🎊 For the least crowded journey, travel to Paddington by Tube or Elizabeth line and follow the signed walking route to and from Carnival. Plan your journey ahead of time, Night Tube will not run on the evening of Sunday 30 or Monday 31 👇 tfl.gov.uk/carnival
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea retweeted
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters are responding to a fire on Pembridge Villas in #NottingHill. One van is alight. Please avoid the area while we respond.
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There’s no need to report graffiti during Carnival. After the event, our crews will work through affected streets over the following month. We can remove graffiti at ground-floor level only. Graffiti above this will need to be removed by the property owner.
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Going to Notting Hill Carnival? Some roads will have restricted pedestrian access during Carnival, with staffed barriers and access limited to residents living on those roads. There are also specific arrangements for visitors and carers. More info orlo.uk/SBU3t
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Planning to visit or travel through the #NottingHillCarnival area? 🚧 Most roads closed: 6am Sunday 30 Aug to 6am Tuesday 1 Sep 🅿️ Most parking restrictions: from 11.59pm Saturday 29 Aug New restrictions around Notting Hill Gate this year. orlo.uk/TJbBV
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Tackling illegal street trading across Kensington and Chelsea. In just one week, officers issued 12 fines in the Basil Street and Exhibition Road areas, with £150 fines issued to those caught trading illegally. Find out more about our enforcement work: orlo.uk/yUAoi
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea retweeted
⚠️ An Amber Heat-Health Alert has been issued across a majority of England, while the North East is under a Yellow Alert. These alerts are in place from 9am on Tuesday 11 August until 9am on Friday 14 August.
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We're aware of a fallen tree blocking Hillsleigh Road near to its junction with Holland Park Avenue. Our contractors are en route to clear the tree. Please avoid the area for the time being.
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*Update* The tree has been removed, road cleared and reopened.
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🎺 Notting Hill Carnival celebrates 60 years! 🌴 Get ready with our Carnival hub, bringing together key info on road closures, parking restrictions, travel advice, event timings, pedestrian access, safety, clean-up plans and more. Find out more: orlo.uk/A6Om8
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea retweeted
With Yellow and Amber Heat-Health Alerts in place across England, keep an eye out for those who might struggle in the hot weather 👀🌞 Read our blog post on why some people suffer more in heatwaves. 👴👶 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/10…
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📢 The Annual Canvass is underway. If you receive an email, letter or form from us, check the details and follow the instructions. A quick response helps keep the electoral register up to date and saves you receiving any more reminders. Find out more: orlo.uk/2grCn
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All of Portobello Market has now reopened.
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