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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.

Newest first

Register now to be Kensington and Chelsea’s first Youth Mayor

24 January 2020

Applications open for Kensington and Chelsea's first Youth Mayor and Council.

Mayor and Mayoress visit homes with high-tech solutions for people with learning disabilities

24 January 2020

Mayor and Mayoress visit homes with high-tech solutions for people with learning disabilities

Cllr Elizabeth Campbell’s speech to Full Council on Wednesday 22 January 2020

22 January 2020

Cllr Elizabeth Campbell’s speech to Full Council on Wednesday 22 January 2020.

Share your thoughts at our Chelsea Forum

21 January 2020

The Chelsea Forum is an opportunity for local people to share their suggestions and ideas on local priorities with councillors from Chelsea Riverside, Royal Hospital and Stanley Wards.

‘Get into Transport’ Apprenticeship Fair kicks off National Apprenticeship Week

14 January 2020

This year, Kensington and Chelsea will be home to the annual ‘Get into Transport’ Apprenticeship Fair, hosted by TfL, at Kensington Town Hall, kicking off National Apprenticeship Week on Monday 3 February.

North Kensington community vote to award local projects £200k

13 January 2020

A range of projects to support community-led recovery in North Kensington were allocated £200k following the Grenfell Projects Fund Decision Day at Kensington Aldridge Academy (KAA) on Saturday (11 January).