Kensington and Chelsea Council Extends Small Business Rate Relief Scheme

26 March 2026

Kensington and Chelsea Council has approved an extension of its Small Business Rate Relief Scheme, ensuring continued financial support for local businesses. The scheme will now run from the 2026/27 financial year through to 2028/29.

The decision was made by the council's Leadership Team during their meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The initiative aims to provide financial assistance to small businesses within the borough, helping them manage their business rates and fostering local economic growth.

The details of the approved scheme are outlined in the report titled Supporting Small Business Rate Relief Scheme 2026/27- 2028/29 (KD1013638R), which was presented to the Leadership Team. The approval of this scheme signifies the council's commitment to supporting the small business community.

Cllr Mary Weale (Chair, Family Services Select Committee) Conservative Party Brompton & Hans Town

Cllr Emma Will Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Finance and Property Conservative Party Royal Hospital

Cllr Elizabeth Campbell Leader of the Council Conservative Party Royal Hospital

Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith (Chair, Planning Committee, Project Champion for North Kensington Library ) Conservative Party Stanley

Cllr Sarah Addenbrooke Lead Member for Business and Communities Conservative Party Abingdon

Cllr Catherine Faulks Lead Member for Family & Children's Services Conservative Party Campden

Cllr Cem Kemahli Lead Member for Housing Conservative Party Royal Hospital

Cllr Sof McVeigh (Chair, Audit and Transparency Committee) Conservative Party Brompton & Hans Town

Cllr Josh Rendall Lead member for Transport, Parks, and Clean Streets Conservative Party Stanley

Cllr Johnny Thalassites Lead Member for Resident Services, Planning, and Enforcement Conservative Party Holland

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