Safer Homes, Healthy Homes guide released by RBKC council

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September 17, 2025
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Safer Homes, Healthy Homes guide released by RBKC council

Kensington & Chelsea has released a helpful new guide, Safer Homes, Healthy Homes guide, covering everything from gas and electrical safety to tips on preventing and treating damp and mould. It also includes information on how to access funds to improve your neighbourhood.

Follow the link to download a copy.

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“We’re all about making sure our residents have a safe and secure place to call home,” the council said. “We’re coming to you “

To launch the Safer Homes, Healthy Homes guide, the council’s resident safety team is on the road, holding events throughout the borough where you will find dedicated team members ready to share their expertise. This includes general repairs operatives, plumbers, gas engineers, electrical engineers, building safety managers, and property surveyors.

So far, the team has visited Warwick Road Estate and St Quintin’s Avenue, chatting with residents and offering hands-on advice.

“We’ve spent time listening to residents, and we’ve already referred two families to our Warm and Well programme, which gives extra support for people dealing with damp and mould,” Kensington & Chelsea council said. “We’ve also fixed two windows, installed window restrictors, and scheduled five follow-up visits from our electricians and plumbers. We can’t wait to meet you and help make your home even better. We’ll let you know when the team’s in your area.”

“Our resident safety team plays an essential role in ensuring that our residents enjoy safe and comfortable homes,” Lead member for housing, Sof McVeigh, joined the team at St Quintin’s Avenue and said. “The ‘Safer Homes, Healthy Homes’ guide serves as a valuable resource, covering key topics that are vital for everyone’s well-being. I’m pleased to see residents coming out to meet colleagues, getting hold of this guide and even getting certain issues fixed.”

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