In this episode we speak to Elizabeth Campbell, Leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council about what the parks mean to her and to residents, and Cllr Cem Kemahli, Lead Member for Planning and Public Realm.

A discussion with our planners and ecology manager about how we are trying to make the borough greener. Plus hear how the Parks Team plan to cope with climate change and be more energy efficient in new projects.

Our community kitchen gardeners talk about their work and residents with green fingers. Find out why it’s important to take the opportunity to get into the mud. You can also here about volunteering opportunities and how residents can get involved.

This week you’ll be able to find out more about the work we do with our contractor, idverde. Hear about the planning throughout the year to make our parks beautiful and a vibrant place for plants and animals. Also the working relationships that build between council and idverde staff.

Meet Ben, Operations Director and Dave, Contract Manager for idverde, our parks contractor. Ben started working in the borough in Holland Park 20 years ago, before returning as the director.

Do you want to find out more about trees, the challenges they can be faced and some surprising stories about what tree officers have experienced? Also, advice on what to consider when buying plants to avoid importing new diseases and also find out why was call plants what we do.

Join us this week to find out more about ecology and biodiversity, what you can do to support bees and other pollinators and also how nature in London can help improve your mental health. Also find out what events you could enjoy at the Holland Park Ecology Centre.

Today we’re looking in detail at the parks in the south of the borough and hear from the parks officer responsible for them. It’s a chance to find out about what we have in this part of the borough and what the particular challenges can be, plus what the favourite park is of our parks officer.  

Welcome to episode two of Kensington and Chelsea Parks Uncut. Today we’re going to look in more detail at the parks in the north of the borough and hear from the parks officer who looks after them. Find out about the challenges and which is his favourite and find out more about the parks and their history. We’ll also hear about the host of improvements going on in Kensington Memorial Park from one of our project managers.

Welcome to episode one of Kensington and Chelsea Parks Uncut. Today we’ll look at Holland Park, the largest park in the borough. Find out more about its history and what goes on it, what secrets there are and how the sports team offers a variety of activities in it. You’ll also hear from the Chair of the Friends of Holland Park.

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