I have made no secret of my respect and admiration for the voluntary and charitable sector in Kensington. Without it, we would be lost – and this has been particularly noticeable since the Grenfell Tower fire. The Kensington and Chelsea
The dictionary definition of ‘consult’ is to seek information or advice, seek permission or approval for a proposed action, take into account and consider feelings and interests. All pretty clear, but the word has unfortunately become regarded with suspicion when
Wise Men of the Sound System. Illustration © Benjamin Salmon This year marks the twelfth commission for the Portobello Wall Arts Project which was launched in 2009 – with a particularly appropriate theme ‘Rhythm and Sound’. Public art has become
Despite the heading, this is not a weather forecast. The meaning will become clear! Being able to breathe is quite important and it is not something I have enjoyed with ease over recent times. A combination of Asthma, Bronchiectasisis and
V1 Flying Bomb On 28th July 1944, in the period known in the second world war as Doodlebug Summer, there was the highest single death toll recorded in Kensington. The V1 hit the J Lyons Cafe at 1.30 at the
There has been a major boost for the Wornington College campaign with the confirmation of funding by the government of £32.3 million to purchase the building, fund refurbishment costs and support the proposed merger with Morley College. The battle for
Kensington and Chelsea Council plans to commit an extra £150,000 to extend opening hours of customer services and provide a Handyperson Service as part of a new Housing Repairs Service for its council tenants. Since taking over the management of
The Royal Borough has announced plans to boost jobs and the local economy. Recent employment figures reveal Kensington and Chelsea has a higher unemployment rate compared to the London average. A new economic strategy has been approved by RBKC’s leadership
Despite massive local protests and support from Kensington’s MP Emma Dent-Coad and local councillors, South Kensington Station Post Office is to close at 5.30 pm 31 July. Protesters described a ‘sham consultation period’ and have pointed out that post offices
A bright idea that started in Australia, the Men’s Shed Movement, is now coming to North Kensington. The idea is to create a place where local adults, primarily men, meet to learn, teach, make, share and socialise. The idea identified
