A glimpse behind the scenes of the Kensington and Chelsea parks, featuring interviews with the people and teams who maintain these amazing spaces we all use.
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.
3 May 2024
Episode 9: Planning for the future
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.
26 Apr 2024
Episode 8: Community Kitchen Gardening and volunteering
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.
18 Apr 2024
Episode 7: What it's like to work in our parks
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.
12 Apr 2024
Episode 6: Meet our Parks contractor - idverde
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.
5 Apr 2024
Episode 5: Trees
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.
29 Mar 2024
Episode 4: Ecology, Health and Wellbeing
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.
22 Mar 2024
Episode 3: Parks in Chelsea
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.
7 Mar 2024
Episode 2: Parks in North Kensington
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.
5 Mar 2024
Episode 1: How the Parks team works and meeting some of the teams
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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