Sustainable Communities Act 2007
Kensington and Chelsea Council is using the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 to challenge a government funding formula that it says will reduce its resources.
Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team formally agreed in October 2026 to use the Sustainable Communities Act 2007, which aims to promote sustainable development and community engagement, to request alternative funding solutions from the government. This decision addresses a projected £108 million reduction in resources over four years due to the government's funding formula, which the Leader of the Council, Councillor Elizabeth Campbell, described as unfair and unreasonable.
The council faces a projected funding gap of over £120 million over the next four years, largely attributed to the government's Fairer Funding formula. Residents overwhelmingly supported the council's challenge in a recent consultation, according to a story from October 2026.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team formally agreed to use the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The council is challenging a government funding formula that will reduce its resources by £108 million over four years. Source 1 Source 2
- Kensington and Chelsea Council faces a projected funding gap of over £120 million over the next four years. Source
- Residents overwhelmingly supported the council's challenge in a recent consultation. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 14 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.