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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

Public donates £26,538 to support local museum's new art project

20 November 2020

Leighton House has successfully raised over £26,000 to fund its first permanent contemporary artwork.

Portobello and Golborne market goes online this Christmas

19 November 2020

Portobello and Golborne market has gone online this year, featuring listings of businesses and traders on the dscvr app and hosting virtual gift fairs while under national restrictions.

Council welcomes social housing charter

18 November 2020

Kensington and Chelsea Council Deputy Leader Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith has welcomed the publication of the Government's new Social Housing White Paper

Council budget consultation prioritises Grenfell and Covid19 recovery

13 November 2020

Grenfell and Covid19 recovery remain the priorities into 2021 as residents can have their say now on next year’s budget plans.

Twenty’s plenty in Kensington and Chelsea

12 November 2020

A new boroughwide 20mph speed limit is being introduced as part of active travel plans to make walking and cycling safer.

Response to resident concerns – trees in Wornington Green Estate

12 November 2020

The Council is aware that residents in Wornington have raised concerns about the loss of some mature trees in the area, as part of a development by Catalyst Housing Ltd.

Global Entrepreneurship Week events for start-ups and small business owners

11 November 2020

Local businesses and start-ups can up their skills and connections in a series of free online events this Global Entrepreneurship Week (Monday 16 – Sunday 22 November).