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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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Sign up now for Community Leadership Programme

25 June 2020

The first courses in this year’s exciting online Community Leadership Programme begin next week – and there’s still time for you to sign up.

New £2.9m fund opens for community projects

24 June 2020

A new fund worth £2.9m opens for community projects prioitising air quality, community safety, parks, streetscape and community safety.

Join The Curve for online Black History Sessions

22 June 2020

The Curve Community Centre is hosting a series of online Black History sessions with cultural historian Claud Adisa Steven.

Bike-friendly project to help borough bounce back

19 June 2020

A pop-up cycling and walking route on Kensington High Street is under consideration, with the ambition for commuters to stop and shop on the high street to boost the local economy.

Learn new skills from your own home with the online Community Leadership Programme

18 June 2020

Kensington and Chelsea adults can learn everything from barbering to mental health first aid from the comfort of their own homes thanks to the online return of the Community Leadership Programme.

£500,000 fund helps businesses bounce back after lockdown

17 June 2020

The Kensington and Chelsea Business Interruption Fund provided £500,000 in grants to 147 businesses that haven't been able access financial support from Government during lockdown.

Message to our businesses: support for reopening

15 June 2020

Lead Member for Economy, Employment and Innovation, Cllr Catherine Faulks shares a message to businesses planning to reopen from 15 June, as the Government lockdown eases.