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Kensington and Chelsea

American  

noun

  1. a borough of Greater London, England.


Kensington and Chelsea British  
/ ˈkɛnzɪŋtən /

noun

  1. a borough of Greater London, on the River Thames: Kensington Palace (17th century) and gardens. Pop: 174 400 (2003 est). Area: 12 sq km (5 sq miles)

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Kensington and Chelsea council closed it to walkers and bikes on Wednesday 8 April as a precaution after sensors picked up "small changes" to movement on the Grade II listed bridge.

From BBC Apr. 10, 2026

Kensington and Chelsea Council said concerns had been raised during routine maintenance of the 150-year-old crossing, which connects Battersea to Chelsea.

From BBC Feb. 10, 2026

Kensington and Chelsea Council said it has no involvement in managing the building.

From BBC Dec. 13, 2025

But the think tank said Camden, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Wandsworth and Westminster would see their overall funding drop by 11–12%, even accounting for a proposed funding floor to limit losses.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2025

BBC Verify's analysis shows Kensington and Chelsea, a London borough, has been given a target of 5,107 new homes every year for the next five years.

From BBC Jan. 9, 2025

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