Newsroom

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

Kensington and Chelsea Council statement on Huffington Post story – 29 May, 2019

29 May 2019

Kensington and Chelsea Council statement on Huffington Post story – 29 May, 2019

Discounted access to sporting facilities for residents

28 May 2019

New contract with GLL to run Kensington Leisure Centre and Chelsea Sports Centre for the next 10 years. There is also a new free Pay and Play card which provides discounts of up to 50 per cent off some classes and bookings.

Frequently Asked Questions on possible soil contamination – updated 15 May 2019

15 May 2019

FAQs on air quality and possible soil contamination in the Grenfell area.

Local residents honoured in the 2019 Mayor’s Awards

13 May 2019

Winners of 2019 Mayor's Awards

Help us to help you - pathways to work and enterprise

9 May 2019

Information about the Council's Pathways to Work and Enterprise event.

New voluntary contribution consultation closed

2 May 2019

Band H council tax payers have been consulted on a voluntary contribution. The consultation is now closed

New voluntary contribution consultation opens

1 April 2019

The Council is launching a consultation about asking band H council tax payers to contribute a voluntary payment to invest in people, and helps them build the skills and gain the employment that will improve their lives and the future prospects of those around them.