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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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Letter to residents from the Leader of the Council

20 March 2020

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Elizabeth Campbell - a letter to residents about the latest on the Coronavirus and how it affects local people.

Free public Wi-Fi for Portobello Market

13 March 2020

A new free Wi-Fi network is now available for shoppers, traders and tourists at the world-famous Portobello Market.

Plans for new Council homes submitted

12 March 2020

Planning applications for the first phase of a programme to build 600 new homes on Council owned land, including at least 300 at social rent, have been submitted.

Plans to bring a clean commute to more Kensington kids

12 March 2020

Two Kensington schools could join Colville Primary to take part in a healthy school travel scheme to help clean up the air around their playgrounds.

£100k extra for Grenfell Projects Fund

11 March 2020

Kensington and Chelsea Council has allocated an additional £100k to the Grenfell Projects Fund.

Opportunities for local businesses in supply chain project

5 March 2020

The new RBKC Supply Chain project will help local businesses tender for big contracts with developers and property owners, connecting them for opportunities and providing support.

Leader's first-hand look at new school site

5 March 2020

Kensington and Chelsea's Leader got a first-hand look at construction progress for the borough's first school dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs.