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How the council works

Change at the council

Find out more about how the Council is including local people in decision-making.

The Council and how decisions are made

Here you can find Information on how decisions are made at the Council and how you can get involved.

Decisions and the Forward Plan

The key policy, service and financial decisions made at the Council.

The constitution

The Council's constitution sets out how the Council operates. You can download individual articles...

Leader of the Council and the Leadership Team

The Leader of the Council, the Leadership Team and their areas of responsibility.

The Council’s management structure

The Council’s management team and structure.

Your MPs contact details

Contact details for Felicity Buchan and Greg Hands, your Members of Parliament (MPs).

Your Mayor

Each year the Council elects a councillor to serve as Mayor for twelve months. The Mayor does not...

The role of Mayor

The role of the Mayor who serves as the borough's ceremonial and civic head.

Mayor's Awards

How to nominate someone for the Mayor's Awards plus last year's winners.

Past Mayors

Mayors of the royal borough since 1965.

Coat of arms

Information on the Council's coat of arms. ‘Quam Bonum In Unum Habitare’ translates as ‘What a good...

Principles of good governance

We are reviewing the Constitution to make sure it accurately reflects the 12 principles of good...

Governance Review

The Council is looking at its formal structures of governance.

Listening Forum

An opportunity to raise suggestions, issues or concerns, directly with Members of the Council’s...

Charter for Public Participation

Have a look at our draft Charter for Public Participation to see how local people can influence and...

Mayoral protocol

Information about the role of the Mayor who serves as the Royal Borough's ceremonial and civic head.

Our Council Plan

The Council's Plan for 2019 to 2023

Forward Plan

Forward Plan of all the Council's key decisions. Here you will find the current Forward Plan which...

The role of the Town Clerk (Chief Executive)

Information on the role of the Town Clerk (Chief Executive). The Council approved the appointment...

Consultation

How to have your say on Council services.

Claims procedure

Information on how to make a liability claim against the Council.

Summaries of Listening Forums 2018

Summaries of Listening Forums held in 2018

The Deputy Mayor

About the role of the Deputy Mayor

Invite the Mayor to your event

How to invite the Mayor to an event.

Delivering the plan

Publication of this Council Plan is just the start of a continuous process of engagement with...

The Council’s Services – A Snapshot

A snapshot of services provided by the Council.

Summaries of Listening Forums 2019

Summaries of Listening Forums held in 2019

Healthy, clean and safe

How the Council aims to keep the borough healthy, clean and safe

What is most important to our communities?

Things residents have said about what is important to them

Message from the Leader

Message about the Council Plan from the Leader

Our priorities

The Council's three cross-cutting themes and five priority areas

A great place to live, work and learn

How the Council will ensure that the borough remains a great place to live, work and learn

A place of culture to visit and explore

How the Council will ensure the borough remains a place of culture to visit and explore

Supporting and safeguarding vulnerable residents

How the Council aims to support and safeguard vulnerable residents

Your Council is changing

The way we make decisions is becoming more open, transparent and accountable

Mayor’s Awards nomination form

Mayor's Awards application form.

Make a Mayor’s Award nomination

How to make a nomination for the Mayor's Awards.

Council Committee meetings, agendas and reports

Access the Council Committees Management System, Council meetings' calendar, agendas and reports.

Find your Councillor and ward

How to find your Councillor using your postcode or the name of your ward.

Find your councillor and ward using your postcode

Search for your councillor and ward by using your postcode.

Councillor surgeries

Information about how residents can arrange to meet with councillors at their surgeries.

Roles and responsibilities of your Councillors

Information about the roles and responsibilities of your Councillors.

Councillors and their wards

Councillors and their wards including details about councillors elected at the most recent local...

How to become a Councillor

Borough Elections in London are held every four years and the last Election was was 3 May 2018. The...

Councillor allowances and training

Councillors' allowances and expense entitlements.

Register of Councillors' interests

Councillors' declarations of interests.

Councillor conduct

Documents relating to the conduct of councillors, including policies and arrangements for dealing...

Register to speak at a Full Council Meeting

To speak at a Full Council meeting residents will need to register online.

Council meeting webcasts

Watch the most recent Council meeting. Read the agenda and supporting documents.

Full Council Meeting Responses

Information related to questions asked at Full Council Meetings

Leadership Team meeting webcasts

Watch the most recent Leadership Team meeting. Read the agenda and supporting documents.

Full Council Meeting Responses - 20 June 2018

Find out answers to questions that were asked at the Full Council meeting on 20 June 2018.

Full Council Meeting Responses - 18 July 2018

Find out answers to questions that were asked at the Full Council meeting on 18 July 2018.

Full Council Meeting Responses - 17 October 2018

Answers to questions asked at the Full Council Meeting on 17 October 2018

Speech given to Full Council by Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith, 17 Oct

A speech given by Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith to Full Council on housing policy.

Full Council Meeting Responses - 23 January 2019

Answers to questions asked at the Full Council Meeting on 23 January 2019

Full Council Meeting Responses - 24 April 2019

Answers to questions raised at the Full Council Meeting on 24 April 2019

Full Council Meeting Responses - 26 June 2019

Answers to questions raised at the Full Council Meeting on 26 June 2019.

Full Council Meeting Responses - 24 July 2019

Answers to questions asked at the Full Council Meeting on 17 October 2018

Independent Ethics Panel

Information relating to the Independent Ethics Panel.

Speak at a Full Council Meeting

Information about how residents can register to speak at Full Council meetings.

Our Plan for a Successful Local Economy – Live, Work and Learn

About the Economy Strategy

Statement on the future of Kensington and Chelsea College

Resident engagement

Response to questiions raised about Resident engagement, at the 24 April 2019 Full Council Meeting.

Education - the borough's schools

Response to questions raised about Education and the borough's schools, at the 24 April 2019 Full...

Electric vehicle charging points

Response to question on Electric Vehicle Charging Points, raised at Full Council on 23 January 2019

Noise and nuisance complaint

Response to question on the Tesco on North Pole Road, raised at Full Council on 23 January 2019

Community

Full Council meeting 24 April - response on Community issues

Grenfell recovery

Plans to deliver the Grenfell Recovery Strategy

Grenfell - cleaning and contamination

Response to the question of Grenfell cleaning and contamination, raised at the 24 April 2019 Full...

Health and wellbeing of residents

Responses to questions raised about Health and wellbeing of residents of the Royal Borough of...

Save Wornington College

Response on Wornington College

Planning - Section 106 agreements

Response on Planning - Section 106 agreements

Serious crime

Response on serious crime

Grenfell - scrutiny

Response to the question on Grenfell scrutiny at the Full Council Meeting 24 July 2019

COVID-19: Council and Committee Meetings

How the Coronavirus is affecting decision-making meetings, like Planning and Licensing Committee...

Traffic speed

Response of traffic speed question asked at Full Council Meeting 24 July 2019

Planning priorities

Response to question on the Council’s response to the National Institute of Health and Care...

Community led housing

Response to a question reaised at the Full Council meeting on 26 June 2019 about community led...

Pavements, Community safety and the Council's Green Strategy

Response to question asked at the Full Council meeting on 26 June 2019 on pavements, community...

Recycling in the borough

Response to question asked at the 26 June 2019 Full Council meeting about recycling.

Climate change

Resonse on climate change from the Full Council Meeting on 24 July 2019

Roads

FullCouncil meeting 24 April response to issues on Roads

Wornington College

Response to question about Wornington College, raised at the Full Council Meeting on 17 October 2018

Voluntary sector funding

Question on Voluntary sector funding which was asked at the Council meeting on 18 July 2018.

Resident satisfaction with Council services

Questions on Resident satisfaction with Council services which were asked at the Council meeting on...

Independent schools

Question on Independent schools which was asked at the Council meeting on 18 July 2018

Decision-making by the Council

Question on Decision-making by the Council which was asked at the Council meeting on 20 June 2018.

Housing - houses in multiple occupation

Question on Housing - houses in multiple occupation which was asked at the Council meeting on 20...

Engagement with Residents’ Associations in North Kensington

Question on Engagement with Residents’ Associations in North Kensington which was asked at the...

Planning - noise control

Question on Planning - noise control which was asked at the Council meeting on 18 July 2018.

Planning - Newcombe House site

Question on Planning - Newcombe House site which was asked at the Council meeting on 18 July 2018.

Council Tax

Question on Council tax which was asked at the Council meeting on 18 July 2018.

Childcare (affordable)

Question on childcare (affordable) which was asked at the Council meeting on 18 July 2018.

Council workforce information

Questions on Council workforce information which were asked at the Council meeting on 18 July 2018.

Earl’s Court masterplan

Question on Earl’s Court masterplan which was asked at the Council meeting on 18 July 2018.

Housing - health and safety

Question on Housing - health and safety which was asked at the Council meeting on 18 July 2018.

Kensington Aldridge Academy

Questions on Kensington Aldridge Academy which were asked at the Council meeting on 20 June 2018.

Kensington Aldridge Academy - emotional well-being services

Question on Kensington Aldridge Academy - emotional well-being services which was asked at the...

Buskers

Response to question about Buskers, raised at Full Council Meeting on 17 October 2018

Cyclists

Response to question about Cyclists, raised at the Full Council Meeting on 17 October 2018

Brexit

Response to question about Brexit, raised at Full Council Meeting on 23 January 2019

Westway Trust

Response to question on Westway Trust, raised at Full Council on 23 January 2019

Adult Social Care

Response to question on Parkinson’s Nurses, raised at Full Council on 23 January 2019

Dog owners

Response to question about Dog owners, raised at the Full Council Meeting on 17 October 2018

Housing - environmental health

Response to question about Housing - environmental health, raise at the Full Council Meeting on 17...

Engagement with Residents’ Associations in North Kensington

Question on Engagement with Residents’ Associations in North Kensington which was asked at the...

Publicity for Council meetings

Question on Publicity for Council meetings which was asked at the Council meeting on 20 June 2018.

Unaccompanied asylum seeking children

Response to question about Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, raised at Full Council Meeting on...

Children's nursery fees

Response to question on Children's nursery fees, raised at Full Council Meeting on 17 October 2018

Council staff recruitment and performance appraisal

Response to question about Council staff recruitment and performance appraisal, raised at Full...

West London Line

Response to question on West London Line Group’s campaign for greater transport links, raised at...

Council spending and finances

How the Council spends money including the statement of accounts and credit ratings.

Education finances

Information about Schemes for financing schools including Education Budget Statements.

Education finances

Download education finances including the scheme for financing schools, the education budget...

Pension Fund 2011-12

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Pension Fund Report and Accounts 2010-11

Pension Fund 2012-13

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Pension Fund Report and Accounts 2012-13

Pension Fund 2013-14

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Pension Fund Report and Accounts 2013-14

Pension Fund 2014-15

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Pension Fund Report and Accounts for 2014-15, and...

Pension Fund 2015-16

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Pension Fund Report and Accounts for 2015-16, and...

Pension Fund 2016-17

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Pension Fund Report and Accounts for 2016-17, and...

Pension Fund 2017-18

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Pension Fund Report and Accounts for 2017-18, and...

Medium Term Financial Strategy Consultation

About the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy Consultation.

Business planning

Download reports on the Council's budget proposals for this year and previous years dating back to...

Crime and Disorder Reduction Strategy

This is the crime and disorder reduction partnership for Kensington and Chelsea and is responsible...

Pension Fund 2018-19

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Pension fund report and accounts for 2018-19

Freedom of Information and your rights

How to make a Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000.

Freedom of Information - frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the Freedom of Information Act and the Publication Scheme.

Freedom of Information exemptions

Guidance on Freedom of Information Absolute Exemptions (Public Interest Test does not apply) and...

Freedom of Information requests: performance

How we respond to Freedom of Information requests.

Subject Access Requests

Requesting your personal information under the Data Protection Act

Transparency and open data

Suppliers and contracts, transactions, equalities information and staff data.

Census

Download Census 2011 profiles by ward including key statistics.

Senior staff information

Senior staff pay including shared services with Hammersmith and Fulham and Westminster City Council.

Senior staff pay 2009-10

Information about senior staff salaries from 2009 to 2010.

Staff pay information 2011-12

Information about senior staff salaries from 2011 to 2012.

Equality and diversity

Our equality objectives, workforce report and corporate equality policy.

Inspection of Accounts

Information on our accounts which are subject to external audit and rights of the public and local...

Scrutiny

Information on the Councillor-led statutory function within the Council, responsible for holding...

Childcare needs of communities affected by the Grenfell tragedy

Childcare needs of communities affected by the Grenfell fire

Equality Strategy consultation

Please have your say on our Equality Strategy by completing the online survey by Sunday 12 April...

Family Services Select Committee working group review of school exclusions

About the Family Services Select Committee working group reviewing school exclusions in Kensington...

Adult Social Care and Health Select Committee

The Adult Social Care and Health Select Committee examines topics related to all adult social care...

Environment Select Committee

The Environment Select Committee examines topics related to the preservation, enhancement and...

Housing and Communities Select Committee

The Housing and Communities Select Committee examines topics related to the provision, planning,...

Family Services Select Committee

The Family Services Select Committee examines topics related to social services provision for...

Review of housing safety and healthy homes

Have your say on whether homes in Kensington and Chelsea are as safe and healthy as they should be.

Annual Canvass 2020

Every autumn, by law, the Electoral Registration Officer must prepare a revised register of...

Register to vote

Information on how you can register to vote.

Find my polling station

By clicking this link you will leave the Council website and be directed to the 'Where do I vote?'...

Election verification number

Information about the number of electors used for verification purposes for petitions given to the...

Voting forms in other languages

Voting forms in 26 languages as well as Easy Read English and Large Print English.

Privacy Notice for Electoral Services

Information about the Council's Privacy Notice for Electoral Services.

UK Parliamentary General Election 2019: The result

UK Parliamentary General Election 2019 results for Kensington, Chelsea and Fulham

European Parliamentary Election 2019

Results of the European Parliamentary Election held on 23 May 2019 for Kensington and Chelsea.

Dalgarno Ward By-election 2019 results

Dalgarno Ward - local election results March 2019

Election results archive

Results of Council, local, Parliamentary and European Parliament elections

Statutory review of polling districts and places

Information on the statutory review of polling districts and polling places that was carried out in...

Referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union: The result

The result of the Referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union

AV referendum

UK Parliamentary Voting System Referendum 5 May 2011 Master Count Totals Summary

Eligible nationalities

Nationalities that are eligible to vote in local elections.

Public inspection of the full Register of Electors

Book an appointment to inspect the full Register of Electors at Kensington Central Library, 12...

Privacy Notice for Electoral Services

Anonymous registration

If you feel that having your name appear on the register of electors may put you at risk, you can...

Adults with learning disabilities

Registering to vote for with residents with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or sensory...

Transient renters and communal residences

New to UK

Information on registering to vote if you are new to UK

Students

Information for students on registering to vote

Young adults or 16-17 year-olds

Young adults or 16-17 year-olds.

Proof of identity

Which documents you need to prove your identity.

Movers and renters

Information for movers and renters

Who can register to vote

Information on who can register to vote.

Voting registration forms in other languages

Voting registration forms in other languages.

Voting by post or proxy

How to vote by post or proxy.

Further information

Contact Electoral Services

Contact Electoral Services.

Registering to vote FAQs

Frequently asked questions on registering to vote

Invitation to Register FAQs

FAQs on Invitation to Register forms, which are sent out to individuals who are not currently on...

UK Parliamentary General Election 2017: The result

Here you will find the results for the UK Parliamentary General Election 2017.

St Quintin and Woodlands Neighbourhood Plan Referendum result

Information about the St Quintin and Woodlands Neighbourhood Plan Referendum result

Election of Councillor for Dalgarno Ward

Notice of Election for the election of a councillor for Dalgarno ward.

Local council elections 2018 - Results

Information about ward results for local elections held in May 2018.

Abingdon - local election results 2018

Local election results for Abingdon Ward in May 2018.

Brompton and Hans Town - local election results 2018

Local election results for Brompton and Hans Town Ward in May 2018.

Campden - local election results 2018

Local election results for Campden Ward in May 2018.

Colville - local election results 2018

Local election results for Colville Ward in May 2018.

Chelsea Riverside - local election results 2018

Local election results for Chelsea Riverside Ward in May 2018.

Courtfield - local election results 2018

Local election results for Courtfield Ward in May 2018.

Dalgarno - local election results 2018

Local election results for Dalgarno Ward in May 2018.

Earl's Court - local election results 2018

Local election results for Earl's Court Ward in May 2018.

Golborne - local election results 2018

Local election results for Golborne Ward in May 2018.

Holland - local election results 2018

Local election results for Holland Ward in May 2018.

Norland - local election results 2018

Local election results for Norland Ward in May 2018.

Notting Dale - local election results 2018

Local election results for Notting Dale Ward in May 2018.

Pembridge - local election results 2018

Local election results for Pembridge Ward in May 2018.

Queen's Gate - local election results 2018

Local election results for Queen's Gate Ward in May 2018.

Redcliffe - local election results 2018

Local election results for Redcliffe Ward in May 2018.

Royal Hospital - local election results 2018

Local election results for Royal Hospital Ward in May 2018.

Stanley - local election results 2018

Local election results for Stanley Ward in May 2018.

St. Helens - local election results 2018

Local election results for St. Helens Ward in May 2018.

Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places 2018

Find out about the review of our polling places and districts, which takes place every four years,...

2018 Parliamentary Constituencies Boundary Review

The Boundary Commission for England is conducting a review of parliamentary constituencies and...

Abingdon ward by-election May 2016

Information about the Abingdon ward by-election 2016.

St Cuthbert with St Matthias Primary School

St Cuthbert with St Matthias Primary School, Warwick Road, SW5 9UE.

Stanley Ward By-Election

Information on the Stanley Ward by-election in May 2015 which was triggered by the resignation of...

By-election in Brompton Ward

A by-election in Brompton Ward was called for 28 June 2012

General Election May 2015 - Chelsea and Fulham constituency

Information about the Chelsea and Fulham Parliamentary election results held on 7 May 2015.

General Election May 2015 - Kensington constituency

Information about Kensington Parliamentary election results held on 7 May 2015.

Stanley Ward By-election May 2015

Stanley Ward - local election results June 2012

Election results archive 2014

Information about election voter turnout percentages in the 2014 local election for each ward in...

Abingdon - local election results

Local election results for Abingdon Ward in May 2014.

Brompton and Hans Town - local election results

Local election results for Brompton and Hans Town.

Campden

Local election results for Campden Ward in May 2014.

Chelsea Riverside - local election results

Local election results for Chelsea Riverside Ward in May 2014.

Colville - location election results

Information about local election results for Colville Ward in May 2014.

Courtfield - local election results

Local election results for Courtfield Ward in May 2014.

Dalgarno - local election results

Local election results for Dalgarno Ward in May 2014.

Earl's Court - local election results

Local election results for Earl's Court Ward in May 2014.

Golborne - local election results

Local election results for Golborne Ward in May 2014.

Holland - local election results

Local election results for Holland Ward in May 2014.

Queen's Gate - local election results

Local election results for Queen's Gate Ward in May 2014.

Notting Dale - local election results

Information about local election results for Notting Dale Ward in May 2014.

Norland - local election results

Local election results for Norland Ward in May 2014.

Pembridge

Local election results for Pembridge Ward in May 2014.

Redcliffe - local election results

Local election results for Redcliffe Ward in May 2014.

Royal Hospital - local election results

Local election results for Royal Hospital Ward in May 2014.

Stanley - local election results

Local election results for Stanley Ward in May 2014.

St Helen's - local election results

Local election results for St Helen's Ward in May 2014.

European Election 2014

Information about region results for the European Parliamentary Elections which were held in 2014.

Local Elections May 2014

Information about ward results for local elections held in May 2014.

Norland Neighbourhood Plan referendum

Information about Norland Neighbourhood Plan referendum results on 5 December 2013.

London Assembly Elections - West Central Constituency

Election results for London Assembly - West Central Constituency in 2012.

Brompton By-election - 2012

Local by-election results for Brompton Ward in June 2012.

Brompton By-election - 2011

Local by-election results for Brompton Ward in June 2011.

Queen's Gate By-election 2011

Local by-election results for Queen's Gate Ward in June 2011.

Norland By-election - 2011

Local by-election results for Norland Ward in October 2011.

Cremorne Ward By-election Sep 2010

Local election results for Cremorne Ward in September 2010.

Holland Ward By-election July 2010

Local by-election results for Holland Ward in July 2010.

Local Elections May 2010

Local elections results from 6 May 2010. Find the results for a ward in Kensington and Chelsea.

Earl's Court Ward By-election Sep 2010

Earl's Court - local election results September 2010 Earl's Court Ward By-election result Sep 2010

General Election May 2010 - Kensington constituency

Kensington Parliamentary election results held on 6 May 2010

General Election May 2010 - Chelsea and Fulham constituency

Chelsea and Fulham Parliamentary election results held on 6 May 2010

Colville By-election July 2009

Local by-election results for Colville Ward in July 2009.

Local elections May 2006

The Conservative party won 45 seats overall, an increase of four, making gains in St Charles ward...

Parliamentary election 2005

Kensington and Chelsea Parliamentary election results 2005

Scrutiny

Information on the Councillor-led statutory function within the Council, responsible for holding...

Suggestions for scrutiny

Do you want to influence what the Council's Scrutiny Committees should scrutinise? Scrutiny...

Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny

Information on the joint health overview and scrutiny committee with reports on proposals for major...

Search current consultations

Search for information on current consultations.

Petitions

Petitions have long been an important way for people to voice their concerns and seek to influence...

Planning Policy Consultations

View our Planning Policy Consultations

Basement Surveys

Download responses from the basements consultation in 2012. This includes responses from neighbours...

Basements Late Responses

Information about responses to the basements consultation which were received after submissions...

Basements Review: Submission

Download documents for reference which were relevant to submitted policies on basements,...

Basement Responses - Not Commented on Soundness

Information on basement responses which did not comment on the soundness of the draft policy.

Basement Force Response Publication Feb 2014

Download response to basements publication planning policy from February 2014.

Basement questionnaire - Owners

We want to hear your views if you have recently been granted planning permission for a basement.

Basement Policy Review Past Consultations

Download responses to basements publication planning policy from past consultations.

Basements consultation responses

Download responses received for the basements publication policy consultation which closed in...

Basements Questionnaire - Neighbours

We want to hear your views if a neighbour has recently been granted planning permission for a...

Basements Questionnaire - Residents' Associations

We want to hear views of your residents if they live near a property that has recently been granted...

Basements Review - Timetable

Timetable for the revised basements policy which was adopted in a Full Council meeting in January...

Basements Working Group

Information on the basements working group including terms of reference, meeting minutes and...

Basements Visual Evidence

Download basements visual evidence documents which have been split into sections for ease of...

Councillor Privacy Notice

Information about the type of personal information a Councillor collects, how it is collected, how...

Local Offer Consultation

Consultation on a Education, Health and Care Local Offer for children with Special Educational...

Responses - Robina Rose

Friends of Portobello Basements Publication Policy Responses

Responses - Basement Force

Download responses to the Basement Force Basement Publication Policy.

Cranbrook Basements Response Publication Feb 2014

Download response to basements publication planning policy for Cranbrook Basements from February...

Long Responses

Information on long responses received for the basements submission planning policy from Cranbrook...

Responses - Cranbrook Basements

Download responses to Cranbrook basements publication policy.

Contractors’ performance management

Question on contractors’ performance management which was asked at the Council meeting on 18 July...