As you may know, NatWest are planning to close their Notting Hill and South Kensington branches.
These closures will limit access to vital banking services that require face to face appointments, disproportionately affecting some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
Thanks to your efforts signing the petition and writing to TfL, I have been offered a meeting by TFL to discuss the Holland Park Roundabout cycle lane proposals report, which we expect to be published in June.
Thank you to everyone who went out to vote yesterday for our great local candidates.
The Conservative candidate Stéphanie Petit has been elected represent Norland ward on Kensington and Chelsea council, with an increased Conservative vote share (up by 3.5%).
It was lovely to host Gillian Keegan, our excellent Secretary of State for Education, at Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School in Kensington, one of the best faith schools in the UK.
A whopping 95% of local state schools in Kensington are rated good or outstanding, up from 84% in 2010!
The Council is investing in Hogarth road by widening pavements, improving the street surface, and planting trees, creating a high-quality space for residents and visitors. This scheme is fully funded by the Council.
This week, the Government reaffirmed its commitment to raising defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, reflecting the escalating global tensions and the need for enhanced security measures.