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Kensington and Chelsea Council
London Crime News has published 14 stories involving Kensington and Chelsea Council, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaKensington HMO tenants lack laundry for four months
Tenants in a West London House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been without washing machines for over four months. Property management company Bridgepoint is seeking an HMO licence from Kensington and Chelsea Council, while tenants report issues including banned overnight guests and privacy breaches.
Kensington and Chelsea4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · Kensington and ChelseaGrenfell prosecutions: CPS to decide on charges within eight months
Prosecutors will decide within eight months whether to bring charges over the Grenfell Tower fire. The Ministry of Housing and Kensington and Chelsea council are among those being considered for potential corporate manslaughter and health and safety breaches.
Kensington and Chelsea3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Courts · Kensington and ChelseaKensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation faces manslaughter charge
The Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (KCTMO) has confirmed it is facing a corporate manslaughter charge in connection with the Grenfell Tower fire. The Met Police has submitted evidence files to the Crown Prosecution Service concerning individuals and companies.
Kensington and Chelsea3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Courts · Kensington and ChelseaGrenfell Tower fire: 54 individuals and 20 organisations may face charges
Nine years after the Grenfell Tower fire, the Metropolitan Police has passed 20 files to the Crown Prosecution Service. These files concern potential charges for 54 individuals and 20 organisations, including corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences.
Kensington and Chelsea3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · Kensington and ChelseaKensington and Chelsea Council faces charges over Grenfell Fire
Kensington and Chelsea Council has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service for potential charges including corporate manslaughter and breaches of fire safety regulations following the Grenfell Tower fire. A decision on charges is expected before the 10th anniversary of the tragedy.
Kensington and Chelsea3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaBianca Jagger opposes 24/7 gambling arcade near Earl's Court Tube
Bianca Jagger has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 24/7 gambling arcade opposite Earl's Court Tube Station. The application by Silvertime Amusements has been refused by Kensington and Chelsea Council at the planning stage but was granted a licence. It is now with the Planning Inspectorate.
Kensington and Chelsea3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamHammersmith and Fulham trials A-board ban on Uxbridge Road
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is to temporarily ban advertising A-boards along Uxbridge Road for 12 months from October. The move follows resident complaints about pavement obstructions and clutter, and will inform a wider consultation on a potential borough-wide ban.
Hammersmith and Fulham3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 40
Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaMan dies after canal entry during Notting Hill Carnival
A man in his 20s has died after entering a canal near Meanwhile Gardens during Notting Hill Carnival. Police pursued the man before he entered the water, and a rescue attempt was made by officers and the public. The Metropolitan Police will refer the incident to the IOPC.
Kensington and Chelsea3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Community Safety · BarnetBarnet housing boss appointment sparks Grenfell fire inquiry criticism
The Barnet Group has appointed Laura Johnson as its permanent group director of development and property. Johnson previously served as director of housing at Kensington and Chelsea during the Grenfell Tower fire. A Green councillor has criticised the decision, citing findings from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
Barnet3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Policing · BarnetGrenfell-linked housing boss given permanent role by Barnet Group
Laura Johnson, a former housing director at Kensington and Chelsea Council during the Grenfell Tower fire, has been permanently appointed as group director of development and property at The Barnet Group. The decision follows criticism from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and concerns raised by survivors.
Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · Kensington and ChelseaVardo Restaurant fined £75,705 after child’s foot crushed in window
Vardo Restaurant in Duke of York Square, Chelsea, has been fined £75,705 after a three-year-old child’s foot was crushed in a descending window in January 2022. The incident led to multiple operations and potential long-term complications. The court ruled the restaurant breached health and safety laws.
Kensington and Chelsea4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaWoman self-harms at Kensington and Chelsea Council service desk on Hornton Street
A woman injured herself at Kensington and Chelsea Council’s customer service centre on 17 June. The centre closed for the rest of the day and reopened the following afternoon. Emergency services, including London’s Air Ambulance, attended the mental health-related incident.
Kensington and Chelsea4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 50
Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaKensington and Chelsea approves 24-hour gambling arcade opposite Earl’s Court station
Kensington and Chelsea Council has granted Silvertime Amusements a 24-hour licence for a new gambling venue opposite Earl’s Court Tube station. The decision follows 346 objections and a planning refusal in April. The company must now win a planning appeal to proceed.
Kensington and Chelsea5 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Policing · Kensington and ChelseaHigh Court bans late-night car meets across Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea Council has won a High Court injunction to prohibit late-night car meets in seven central London wards. Police can now use CCTV, social media or witness statements to prosecute drivers who gather between 6 pm and 7 am for racing, stunts or antisocial driving.
Kensington and Chelsea5 min readTrust 50 · Craft 80 · Hype 30