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One of the borough's acoustic cameras, which capture noisy drivers

Hundreds fined as noisy drivers hit rock-concert volumes

15 October 2026

Our acoustic cameras were triggered 1,386 times in August and September 2026, leading to 334 fines being issued.

Leadership Team agrees to take ‘unfair funding’ fight to Government

14 October 2026

We will formally challenge the Fair Funding review after a public consultation into the use of the Sustainable Communities Act.

Have your say on our new Economy Plan

12 October 2026

Help us ensure our new Economy Plan reflects the needs of our residents

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.

Newest first

Council will not reinstall Kensington High Street cycle lane

17 March 2021

A temporary cycle scheme on Kensington High Street will not be reinstalled and the Leadership Team has opted to commission new research post-lockdown.

Kensington Queensmill appoints first Head of School

16 March 2021

Kensington and Chelsea’s new dedicated school for children with autism and additional needs has appointed its first head of school.

Let’s talk about the Coronavirus vaccine – free community conversation event

15 March 2021

Find out more about the Coronavirus vaccine at a free online Community Conversation on Tuesday 16 March between 5.30pm and 6.45pm.

40,000 asymptomatic tests so far for people who can’t work from home in Kensington and Chelsea

15 March 2021

Over 40,000 rapid community tests have been carried out for those who can’t work from home and the parents or guardians of school age children by Kensington and Chelsea Council since community testing began in early December.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Statement of Intent

15 March 2021

In Kensington and Chelsea we want to help improve the quality of life and life-chances for everyone.

Statement on the safety of women and girls

15 March 2021

Statement from Cllr Emma Will, lead member for community safety, on the safety of women and girls following the death of Sarah Everard.

£250,000 for Grenfell community employment support

15 March 2021

As part of the Community Works programme, residents can help select their top priority projects to be allocated £250,000 to support local people into employment.