Leaflet distribution

In order to distribute free literature on the streets you must have a licence to do so.

If you would like to apply for a licence to hand out leaflets on any of the streets listed below, please complete and return the Distribution of free Literature application form.

Please note: before signing and returning the application form, you must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions.

You should then return this along with a cheque for £175.40. If you want more than one site it costs £25.00 for each additional site.


Streets designated for distributing free literature
Basil Street Golborne Road Old Brompton Road
Beauchamp Place Hans Crescent Pembridge Road
Blenheim Crescent (Portobello Rd to Ladbroke Grove) Hans Road Pimlico Road (Holbein Place to Sloane St)
Bramley Road Harrington Road Portobello Road
Brompton Road Holland Park Avenue Sloane Square
Bute Street Kensington Church St Symons Street
Chelsea Embankment Kensington High Street Thackeray Street
Chelsea Bridge Road Kensington Park Road (Elgin Cres to Westbourne Pk Rd) Thurloe Place
Derry Street Kenway Road Thurloe Street
Earls Court Road King's Road Walton Street
Elgin Crescent (Ladbroke Grove to Portobello Rd) Knightsbridge Warwick Road
Exhibition Road Ladbroke Grove Wellington Square
Fulham Road Lower Sloane Street Westbourne Grove
Gloucester Road North Pole Road  
Gloucester Walk Notting Hill Gate  

Media Sites

There are specific sites designated for the distribution of media for example. newspapers/magazines. Your publication should not contain any loose inserts or flyers. These sites are time banded and are only available between:

  • 9am -12noon
  • 2 - 5pm
  • 4 -7pm

For a map of free media sites please see: Media Sites [PDF file] (file size 677Kb)

Please contact us for more information on 020 7361 3001 or email streetline@rbkc.gov.uk.

Once we have received your application, one of our officers will make a visit to the site you have requested to see if it is viable. Please bear in mind that your application may take up to 14 days to process.

Points to note:

  • you will only be allowed to stand at an agreed location on the street
  • we do not normally licence people to hand out leaflets outside tube stations or by pedestrian crossings to avoid causing any obstructions