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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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Budget proposals agreed by Leadership Team

13 February 2020

The Council's 2020/21 budget will be voted on by Full Council on 4 March, following agreement on the proposals by the Leadership Team last night (12 Feb).

Join our new community safety warden team

12 February 2020

Kensington and Chelsea Council are introducing a new initiative called the Community Safety Warden team.

Have your say on £2.6 million neighbourhood funding

11 February 2020

The Council has collected £2.6 million from developers to support our neighbourhoods. Now you can take a part in quick poll to have your say on how we spend this money in our communities.

£400,000 allocated at second Grenfell Projects Fund Decision Day

10 February 2020

A host of initiatives benefiting the North Kensington community have received £400,000 of funding following the second Grenfell Projects Fund Decision Day.

Safety information about incoming Storm Ciara

8 February 2020

Find out about safety measures taking place and how you can report any issues.

New business network in Earls Court launched at first meeting

6 February 2020

Businesses in Earls Court are forming a new network to discuss how to address challenges and opportunities facing the local area.

First Adult Learning Services course guide now available

4 February 2020

For the first time in Kensington and Chelsea, the Council has launched a full brochure of its Adult Learning Services, which are provided by organisations across the borough.