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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.
Have your say on the future of libraries and archives
23 September 2026Our survey gives you the chance to share your views and ideas about how to make your local library even better.
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.
Paw patrols help officers sniff out illicit goods
7 September 2026Sniffer dogs assist Council officers in uncovering more than 1,500 illicit and counterfeit items during day of raids.
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National recognition for outstanding parks and open spaces in Kensington and Chelsea
18 July 2023
Kensington and Chelsea has secured 11 Green Flags for it's parks and outdoor spaces.
Shop in Kensington given zero food hygiene rating for poor food safety and cleaning standards
17 July 2023
Council officers found rodents leading to a fine. Now the business has improved their food safety standards and reopened.
Leighton House is a finalist in the Art Fund Museum of the Year
13 July 2023
Leighton House is awarded £15,000 from world's largest museum prize following stunning transformation
New attractions open at Kensington Memorial Park
12 July 2023
A newly refurbished playground has been officially opened in Kensington Memorial Park.
Confirmed Coronavirus cases in Kensington and Chelsea
7 July 2023
In the week 28 June to 4 July there were 3 confirmed Coronavirus cases in the borough.
New community panel to inform improvements to Portobello
6 July 2023
A community panel of over 20 people will help represent residents, businesses, and traders on Portobello Road.
UK Power Networks and Virgin Media fined a total of £100,000 for poor safety measures
5 July 2023
Council successfully prosecuted and fined both companies for unsafe works in Kensington.
Head of Ukrainian School in Holland Park receives King's Honour
3 July 2023
Inna Hryhorovych shares how she felt upon receiving an MBE for her services to education and the Ukrainian community.
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