Business and enterprise | Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Business Rates

About business rates

Information on business rates, including discounts and payment methods.

Local Discretionary Business Rates Relief Scheme 2019-20

Information about the 2019-20 Local Discretionary Business Rates Relief Scheme.

Business Rates explanatory notes

Information about business rates explanatory notes including non-domestic rates, supplements and...

Crossrail Business Rate Supplement

The Business Rate Supplements Act 2009 enables authorities to levy a supplement on the business...

Rateable values and appeals

The rateable values of all business properties are assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)...

Retail Discount

Guidance on eligibility for Retail Discount.

Hardship relief for businesses

In exceptional circumstances you may be able to eligible apply for hardship relief.

Small business rate relief

The small business rate relief (SBRR), was introduced from 1 April 2005 to help small businesses.

Transitional relief

Transitional relief limits how much your bill can change each year as a result of revaluation.

Empty properties

Information about empty properties which are exempt from business rates for the first three months...

Local business rates discounts

We grant discretionary discounts to encourage new business and local investment.

Moving out of the borough

Complete our online form to notify us that you are a business moving out of the borough

Moving into the borough

An online form to notify us that you are a business moving into the borough

Paying business rates

How to pay your business rates including direct debit, standing order, online, telephone, bank giro...

Charitable and discretionary relief

Charities are entitled to charity relief (also known as mandatory relief) where the property they...

Privacy Notice for Business Rates (National Non-Domestic Rates)

Information about the Council’s Privacy Notice for Business Rates

Contact Business Rates

Find out how to contact the Business Rates team.

Regulation enforcement

About regulation

Information about regulations for the running of a business or enterprise with details on advice...

Tables and chairs licensing

Information about the different Tables and Chairs Licences available, how much they cost and how to...

Apply for a Pavement Licence

Information about Pavement Licences, how much it costs, how to apply and the information you will...

Apply for a Tables and Chairs Licence

Information about the Tables and Chairs Licence, how much it costs and how to apply for a licence.

Search for Tables and Chairs Licence applications or submit a representation

Search for Tables and Chairs Licence applications or Submit a representation to object an...

Report a premises for unlicensed use of tables and chairs on the highway

Report a premises for unlicensed use of tables and chairs on the highway.

Animal feed and mail forwarding registration

Information about registering businesses involved in animal feed or mail forwarding

Construction site enforcement

How to report problems on construction sites.

Public health training information for candidates

What to expect if you are attending a public health training course.

Environmental health training course information for employers

Information on running courses in-house and how to prepare your staff for their training.

Supplier data

Read about sole trader suppliers and the Data Protection Act.

Level 2 Award in in Understanding Infection Prevention and Control in Housekeeping

Information about our Level 2 Award in in Understanding Infection Prevention and Control in...

Level 2 Award in in Understanding Infection Prevention and Control for the Workplace

Information about our Level 2 Award in in Understanding Infection Prevention and Control for the...

Level 2 Award in in Understanding Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Care Settings

Information about our Level 2 Award in in Understanding Infection Prevention and Control in Health...

Level 1 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety Awareness

Information about the Level 1 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety Awareness course

Infection Control Training

Find out about our Infection Control training courses

Business advice

Information and advice for entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses, and details of the Into...

Markets and street trading

How to apply for a licence to trade goods at Golborne Road and Portobello Road markets.

Street trading fees

Information on fees and charges for permanent and casual traders, and how to hire stalls and covers.

Street trading charter

Our charter sets out our standards and policies on street trading.

Street trading pitches

How we allocate market stalls and how to apply for a permanent site.

Street trading rules

Street traders need to follow our terms and conditions which are based on the London Local...

Street Trading Consultation 2018

The Council is considering a number of changes to Portobello and Golborne Road Markets. The Council...

Non-market street trading

Information about street sites approved by the Council and our regulations about trading from vans...

Contact the Markets Manager

Markets Manager contact details

Apply for a food site

How to apply for a food stall Portobello Road market and Golborne Road.

Evidence studies

Information on the development brief for Notting Hill Gate which is supported by a number of...

Lobbying for planning changes

Information on the Council's lobbying of Communities and Local Government (CLG) for planning...

Inward investment

Information about business opportunities and where to find advice, support, details on the local...

Revitalising Kensington High Street

Town centres and neighbourhood planning

How the Council supports local neighbourhoods and town centres.

Markets and street trading FAQs

Find out about how to appy for a licence, rules and regulations, fees and charges and more.

Free printed matter distribution licence

You need a licence if you want to hand out or distribute leaflets, flyers and other free printed...

COVID-19: Guidance for operating your business

Guidance for operating your business.

Kensington High Street background

Revitalising Kensington High Street

COVID-19: Support for businesses and the self-employed

Business opportunities and Procurement

About this guide

This guide has been produced to assist suppliers who wish to conduct business with the Royal...

Winning new business

Information about winning new business including selling services to the Council.

Borough economic profile

Read about business and economic conditions in the borough.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Our contract opportunities are either advertised on our website, in local and national papers,...

Freedom of information

The Freedom of Information Act (2000) applies to all procurement and procurement related information

Developing business

To ensure value for money and a competitive tender process, the Council cannot favour local...

Tendering for contracts

The Council has agreed to comply with the requirements of the Contractors Health and Safety...

Greener business

Become greener can help reduce the environmental impact of your business.

Procurement in the borough

Information about our procurement process including how to find out about tender opportunities.

Doing business with the Council - Guide for suppliers

Procurement guidance for suppliers.

Community Right to Challenge

How voluntary and community groups, parish councils and local authority staff can bid to run a...

Sustainable procurement considerations

The Council has agreed to comply with the requirements of the Contractors Health and Safety...

Health and safety

The Council has agreed to comply with the requirements of the Contractors Health and Safety...

Rules and legislation

As a local authority, there are regulations at a European, national and council level that need to...

Where to find contracting opportunities

The Council's contract regulations provide that all contracts over £100,000 in value are publicly...

Supplying the Council

Companies wishing to be considered for contracts must demonstrate their ability to provide the...

How the Council buys goods and services

Information about how the Council aims to provide a consistent basis for the procurement of goods,...

Approved and Standing Select Lists

Contracts are awarded through the approved select list system, or by a public advertisement.

Tender Procedures

A tender process is required under the Council's contract regulations for all contracts that exceed...

Supplier information

Details about what is considered acceptable as supplier information to meet the minimum level and...

Applying for advertised contracts

The contract notice or advertisement will invite suppliers to apply for a procurement opportunity...

Tender thresholds

A tender process is required under the Council's contract regulations for all contracts that exceed...

Health and Safety

What we do

Find out how the Health and Safety Team enforce health and safety matters in non-industrial...

Health and safety inspections and enforcement

Find out what happens during a health and safety inspection and how to appeal.

Health and Safety at Work Act

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides the legal framework to promote, stimulate and...

Useful websites relating to health and safety

Information on useful websites including guidance from the Department of Health and the Environment...

A to Z of Health and Safety

Information on the Council's A to Z of Health and Safety. This includes a range of topics with...

Workshop safety - hazards

Carpentry, welding, panel beating and paint spraying are just four of the jobs that could be...

Safety at work

Information about employers' responsibilities to keep their employees and buildings safe.

Privacy Notice for Health and Safety

Information about our privacy notice and how the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Health...

E-learning training courses

Course description of e-learning training courses

Workplace equipment

Employers must ensure safe use of all equipment, including starting, stopping, installing,...

Storeroom safety - hazards

Information on common and often hidden hazards found in storerooms. Storerooms can be used for food...

Children and young people at work

Legislation and guidance relating to children and young people at work

Cooling Towers

Information on registering premises where cooling towers and evaporative condensers are located....

Dermatitis at work

Dermatitis - or, more correctly Occupational Dermatitis - affects virtually all types of work....

Electricity

Information about electricity including details of what to do when employing a qualified...

Chemical substances in the workplace

These could include solvents and liquid paper thinners, cleaning chemicals for photocopying...

Food premises workplace safety

Common hazards and workplace safety in food premises.

Violence at work

The key issues for employers and employees to prevent and tackle aggressive or violent behaviour at...

Accidents and injuries

Information about accidents and injuries at work including when accidents and injuries should be...

Asbestos

Information about the use of asbestos which was banned in the UK in 1999 including relevant...

Employers' liability compulsory insurance

Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees while they are ate work. It...

Noise at work

Information on noise at work, what to do and measures employers can take where levels are likely to...

Shop safety - common faults

Shop safety- common faults No matter what kinds of goods are being sold in shops accidents and...

Slip, trips and falls at work

Find out about slip, trips and falls at work including what employers need to do and legislation to...

Smoking at work

Kensington and Chelsea Smokefree workplaces. In July 2007, it became illegal to smoke in any...

Office safety - common faults

Advice on office safety including information on risk assessments and things to look out for.

Lone working

Employers must carry out risk assessments of their loan workers and put suitable control measures...

Gas

Safety advice around gas, including emergency contact details

Jacuzzis and spas

How to avoid the spread of bacteria and infections

Legionnaires' disease

Information about minimising the risk Legionnaires' disease in the borough.

Manual handling

A manual handling operation may be defined as 'any transporting or supporting of a load (including...

Food Safety

What we do

Our Food Safety Team offer advice to businesses and will take formal action to make sure they...

Food safety inspections and enforcement

Information on how the Council keeps a check on food safety in the borough

Food alerts

Information about food alerts which are issued by the Food Standards Agency when food products...

Food complaints

How and when to make a complaint to our Food Safety team.

Food hygiene rating

The food hygiene rating scheme is run in partnership with the Food Standards Agency.

Food poisoning

Information on food poisoning including symptoms, common causes and ways to prevent the spread of...

Food standards

Information on food standards including advice for businesses and legislation.

Exported and Imported foods

Guidance for food businesses about importing and exporting food.

Approved premises

Information for certain food businesses who will require approval from the Council before they...

Private water supplies

Information about requirements of private water supplies including the need to carry out water...

Food business registration

How to register a food business.

Allergens and labelling

Guidance on allergens and labelling from The Food Information Regulations 2014. They apply to all...

Food Safety A to Z

Check out the A - Z of food safety to ensure that the food you, store, prepare and sell is safe to...

Food information regulations

Information about food information regulations and EU food information for consumer regulations...

Useful websites relating to food safety

Useful websites for food safety advice including the Foods Standards Agency, Public Health England...

Food premises in RBKC that have been awarded the HCC award

Food premises in RBKC that have been awarded the HCC award:

Food Safety Week

Food Safety Week - Love food, hate waste is the theme of Food Safety Week 2016 which runs from...

Genetically Modified Foods

Information on regulations for genetically modified foods and ingredients which must be included on...

Christmas food safety

Cooking advice, food safety details when defrosting and cooking turkey or other birds and guidance...

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point

Information about hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) for food safety management...

Outdoor and mobile catering

Food health information on outdoor and mobile catering

Kitchen Equipment Advice (domestic)

Here you will find domestic kitchen equipment advice.

Making it easier to appeal

Making it easier for businesses to appeal

Brexit and Food Businesses

How Brexit will affect UK Food Businesses

Privacy Notice for Food Safety

Information about our privacy notice and how the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Food...

Fitness to work

Information on food handling responsibility. This includes advice on handwashing, a checklist for...

Cleaning, waste management and pest control

How to keep your food premises clean, and provide a safe and pleasant working environment

Allergies

Find out more about how to prevent or deal with an allergic reaction, and your responsibilities as...

Bacteria

Owners of all food premises have a responsibility to comply with the Food Safety Act 1990 and other...

Barbeque safety

Information about barbecue safety and fire safety including ways to prevent food poisoning and...

Healthier Catering Commitment

Healthy Catering Commitment, Healthy Catering Commitment Award scheme for food outlets which offer...

Infectious diseases

A list of infectious diseases which must be reported to your local authority

Food safety - useful information

A list of sources of information relating to food safety

Vegetarian guide to food hygiene

Food hygiene information for those who work in a vegetarian food business

Food safety pack

The Food Safety Pack provides useful checklists, notes and guidelines to help your food premises...

Safety in the workplace

How to avoid accidents in food premises

Safer food, better business

Information about the safer food, better business approach to food safety management for small...

Kitchen equipment advice (commercial)

Advice on maintaining your kitchen equipment including fridges, freezers, microwaves and more.

Rice, poultry and eggs

How to store and prepare rice, poultry and eggs

Fraud Awareness

Report fraudsters

The Royal Borough takes its responsibilities to protect the public purse very seriously.

Tenancy fraud

About tenancy fraud and measures to counteract it

Disabled Parking Fraud

Information on disabled badge fraud and how we're tackling it

Recognising scams

Beware of online free trials for products such as teeth whiteners and other miracle cures

Recently reported scams

Some recently reported scam in ours, and neighbouring boroughs

Fraud awareness

Infomation on various agencies who can help you with fraud issues.

Reporting a scam

Guidance on how a visitor can report a scam

Scams targeting businesses

Information about common types of scams which are targeting businesses. This includes fraudulent...

Cabinet Office - Data Sharing

An information page explaining how we protect public funds in order to prevent and detect fraud.

Council Services

Total Facilities Management

Total Facilities Management from three boroughs sharing services

TFM Framework

Read about the TFM Framework and how to enquiry about opportunities

Business advice

Information and advice for entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses, and details of the Into...

Commercial property

Find out how we manage the Council's property portfolio.

Land and property managing agents

Directory of managing agents for available business properties and development sites in the borough.

Trading Standards

About Trading Standards

Information about Trading Standards including how to get advice and key areas of work.

Product safety

Product safety - advice from the Trading Standards team.

Auction premises registration

How to register an auction premises including how we evaluate applications.

Landlords, letting agents and property management companies

Information for landlords, letting agents and property management companies.

Feedback survey

You can comment on the service that you have received.

No charges for using credit or debit cards

Information about charging additional costs for someone using a credit or debit card which was made...

Privacy Notice for Trading Standards

Information about our privacy notice and how the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Trading...

London Trading Standards Week

The Royal Borough took part in a week organised by London Trading Standards (LTS), focusing on work...

Recall of unsafe child’s bottle

Information about the product recall issued by Cath Kidston for kids drinking bottles sold between...

Hoteliers Guide

This guide is aimed at the small hotel owner to assist them in meeting their legal requirements