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Leadership Team agrees to take ‘unfair funding’ fight to Government
14 October 2026We will formally challenge the Fair Funding review after a public consultation into the use of the Sustainable Communities Act.
Shisha lounge director pays the price for violating smoking laws in South Kensington venue
8 October 2026Lounge owner pleads guilty and fined nearly £5,000 for allowing people to smoke in enclosed areas of the premises.
Almost 1,500 people respond to our Fair Funding consultation
6 October 2026Ninety 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 2026The Metropolitan Police has written to the Council to update us on their investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire.
NCIL changes mean good ideas don’t have to wait
14 September 2026You can now apply at any time of the year for funding to shape your neighbourhood with NCIL money.
Have your say on our new Economy Plan
12 October 2026Help us ensure our new Economy Plan reflects the needs of our residents
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Vote via post? You may need to reapply
24 July 2025
If you’ve had a postal vote since before 31 October 2023 you will need to reapply. Check now ahead of next year's Local Elections.
First purpose-built extra care scheme in Kensington and Chelsea unveiled
22 July 2025
Plans have been announced to deliver the borough’s first purpose-built extra care scheme at our Lots Road South development.
Amber weather warning for London
20 July 2025
Advice on how to prepare and deal with torrential rain with thunderstorms
Our policy on banning contractors involved in our building and refurbishment projects
17 July 2025
This policy has been updated so that Siderise Insulation Limited is no longer listed as a banned supplier.
Kensington and Chelsea Parks Celebrate Green Flag Awards
15 July 2025
The annual Green Flag awards run by Keep Britain Tidy were given to 11 parks and open spaces run by the Council.
New housing block named in honour of Carnival pioneer
15 July 2025
A new residential block at the Council’s Barlby Road new homes development will be named after Lady Lee Woolford Chivers MBE.
One-off funding increase to support Notting Hill Carnival
10 July 2025
Authorities agree increased grant funding to support crowd safety at Notting Hill Carnival.
Grenfell learnings inspire new Housing Strategy
10 July 2025
The learnings from Grenfell sit at the heart of a forward-thinking new five-year Housing Strategy for Kensington and Chelsea.
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