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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.

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.

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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Virtual library welcomes thousands of visitors online

28 September 2020

The virtual library has hosted over 700 online events and seen eBook use up 73 per cent since April - find out what the top downloads are ahead of Black History Month.

First virtual antiques fair for Portobello and Golborne Market

25 September 2020

The first ever Portobello and Golborne Market virtual antiques fair will be on Sunday 27 September, giving people the chance to browse and shop online.

Local groups get £12,000 to mark Black History Month

25 September 2020

Organisations, businesses and local groups have received funding to host Black History Month events in Kensington and Chelsea this October.

Acoustic camera pilot to curb noisy supercars

24 September 2020

Supercar drivers using iconic Sloane Street and the surrounding area as a racetrack could face new punishments, after the Council takes action to curb noisy engine revving in the area.

Download the new NHS app and help protect lives

24 September 2020

The new NHS Test and Trace app has been launched.

Catch recycling's most wanted

21 September 2020

A playful new campaign will help Kensington and Chelsea residents recycle more and better

Indulge in cultural activities with the launch of our One Year Covid-19 Culture Plan

18 September 2020

Following the news of the approval of our One Year Covid-19 Culture Plan in July of this year, residents of Kensington and Chelsea and visitors alike can now enjoy full access to the plan.