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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 services to mark the third anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy

10 June 2020

A virtual church service, an online service of remembrance and the ringing of more than 70 church bells across London will mark the third anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy this Sunday.

New shopping delivery service for vulnerable and isolated residents launches

10 June 2020

A new shopping service has been launched by Kensington and Chelsea Council, Kensington and Chelsea Social Council (KCSC), Age UK Kensington and Chelsea and voluntary sector organisations.

Council boosts local foodbanks with fresh produce

3 June 2020

GoPro footage shows a day in the life of a foodbank volunteer as the Council pledges an additional fortnightly half ton of fresh food to support residents.

New survey for local businesses on the impact of Covid-19

27 May 2020

Business owners and self-employed people in the borough can take part in a new survey to understand the impacts of Covid-19 so far and gauge preparations for lockdown easing.

It’s time to talk about returning to school

27 May 2020

Sarah Newman, the Executive Director for bi-Borough Children's Services, has discussed some of the concerns parents may have around sending their child back to school and offered advice for their next steps.