We’re delighted to share that funding for some of our key community transport services has been extended, allowing us to continue supporting local people across Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

Our bi-borough Older People’s Services, including the Shopper Service, Excursions Programme and Volunteer Car Scheme, have been extended until September 2026. NHS Whole Systems funding has also been extended until April 2028, helping us continue to support people attending essential medical appointments.

This funding helps protect services that make a real difference to people’s lives.

Over the last year alone, we delivered:

• 25,789 passenger trips across the borough
• 4,651 Shopper Bus journeys
• 2,499 Volunteer Car journeys
• 471 passenger places on excursions

Behind every number is a person maintaining their independence, attending an appointment, staying connected to friends and activities, or accessing support they might otherwise struggle to reach.

Community transport is often the link that enables everything else to happen.

We’re grateful for the continued support of these services and look forward to continuing our work helping older people, vulnerable residents, people with mobility challenges, and local community groups stay connected to the people and places that matter.

Because when transport works, people can continue to live full, active and connected lives.