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Shisha hanged on wooden fencing

Shisha lounge director pays the price for violating smoking laws in South Kensington venue

8 October 2026
Lounge owner pleads guilty and fined nearly £5,000 for allowing people to smoke in enclosed areas of the premises.
An aerial view looking out from Holland Park

Almost 1,500 people respond to our Fair Funding consultation

6 October 2026
Ninety per cent of people who responded to our consultation have backed our plans to challenge Government funding changes.
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Update on Grenfell Tower fire investigation

30 September 2026
The Metropolitan Police has written to the Council to update us on their investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Have your say on the future of libraries and archives

23 September 2026
Our survey gives you the chance to share your views and ideas about how to make your local library even better.
Planters on Kensington High Street which were funded by NCIL

NCIL changes mean good ideas don’t have to wait

14 September 2026
You can now apply at any time of the year for funding to shape your neighbourhood with NCIL money.
Sniffer dogs on patrol with Trading Standards

Paw patrols help officers sniff out illicit goods

7 September 2026
Sniffer dogs assist Council officers in uncovering more than 1,500 illicit and counterfeit items during day of raids.

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Kensington and Chelsea and HSE help businesses be Covid-secure

13 October 2020

The Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as part of a national effort to make sure that local businesses are Covid-secure and help tackle the spread in the borough.

Grenfell Projects Fund enables Minds United FC training

13 October 2020

A North Kensington football club dedicated to promoting positive mental health is inviting new players to join Covid-safe coaching sessions.

Kickstart scheme provides job opportunities with local employers

9 October 2020

Businesses and organisations in the borough can now provide fully funded job placements for young people through the Government’s Kickstart scheme.

Learn to repair and reuse clothes, electricals and bikes this London Repair Week

8 October 2020

Have a go at repairing and reusing to help protect the environment, reduce waste and support local businesses this Repair Week (12-17 October).

New Coronavirus Testing Centre in North Kensington

5 October 2020

From today (Monday 5 October) a semi-permanent Coronavirus testing centre is open at The Hub, 2-4 Malton Road W10 5UP.  It will be open 8am to 8pm.

Local Contact Tracing in Kensington and Chelsea.

2 October 2020

Local Contact Tracing launched in Kensington and Chelsea.

Have your say in the future of Kensington and Chelsea

30 September 2020

Take a break from 2020 and think about 2040, as Kensington and Chelsea asks for your opinions on how to make the borough brilliant in the future. 

Wheels in motion for Kensington cycle lane

30 September 2020

Work has begun to create a new, temporary cycle lane in Kensington High Street. 

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