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The new National Licensing Policy Framework

The National Licensing Policy Framework is intended to ensure a licensing system that protects and safeguards communities, but also supports investment in existing and new venues, extended consumer choice, regeneration and better regulation. Chris Rees-Gay sets out the key points.

December 09, 2025

The new National Licensing Policy Framework

Social housing, ASB and persons unknown injunctions

Natalie Kidd looks at the potential for social housing providers to tackle anti-social behavoiur by obtaining ‘persons unknown’ injunctions.

October 30, 2025

Social housing, ASB and persons unknown injunctions

Caravan site licensing and planning control

December 09, 2025

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that caravan site licensing must operate “in harmony” with planning control. Anna Stein analyses the ruling.

Licence revocation appeals and a change in circumstances

December 04, 2025

A coffee lounge in east London has overturned on appeal the revocation of its licence over illegal workers and illegal smoking. Gary Grant explains how.

A “43 moment” for the local government workforce

November 27, 2025

Ian Andrews looks at the place of environmental health teams at a time of local government reorganisation and devolution.

Challenges for a local authority prosecutor

October 17, 2025

Emma Hall provides some tips for local authority prosecutors on how to limit the costs incurred in prosecuting a case.

The ‘Hillsborough Bill’ – Voices for victims or just more lip service?

October 22, 2025

Jonathan Blunden, Alastair Lewis and Conrad Turnock talk through the recently introduced 'Hillsborough' Bill, aimed at giving victims of state injustice a meaningful voice.

ASB Case Reviews: updated statutory guidance

October 17, 2025

Daryl Bigwood looks at the key changes to the statutory guidance on ASB Case Reviews and identifies their practical implications for social landlords.

Tackling youth ASB in social housing

October 02, 2025

Emily Hope looks at the role of housing providers and the need to balance enforcement with engagement when it comes to tackling youth anti-social behaviour.

Civil protective orders and gangs

September 26, 2025

Victoria James looks at the use of civil protective orders to disrupt gang activity.

Local Authority Insight Series: Taxi Licensing

A fascinating discussion between Taxi Licensing experts Stephen Turner and James T H Button who outline and analyse the latest issues concerning taxi licensing for local authorities.

Awaab’s Law and Fitness for Human Habitation – the same, but different?

Max Gordon and Matthew Timm discuss the impact of the newly implemented Awaab's Law, examining the obligations of Social Landlords.

Employment webinar: Managing settlements: the legal and practical issues, and the pitfalls to avoid

Rajiv Joshi, Jonathan Walsh and Tom Pimenta provide insight into the strict requirements for settlement discussions and many practical issues to consider.

Defending Age Assessment Challenges: A Guide for Local Authorities

In this `Dekinar`, Dr Russell Wilcox and Anirudh Mandagere consider how to defend such challenges both at the judicial review stage and at the Upper Tribunal.

Awaab’s Law and Fitness for Human Habitation – the same, but different?

Max Gordon and Matthew Timm discuss the impact of the newly implemented Awaab's Law, examining the obligations of Social Landlords.

Service Charge Disputes and Forfeiture: Pitfalls, Practicalities, and Procedure

Join Laura Webster and Rabby Fozlay as they deliver the next webinar for NSC's series from its Property Practice.

Public Rights Over Land Conference 2025

Join leading experts in the law of public rights of way, village greens, common land and other topics related to public rights over land for afternoon of insightful talks on key recent developments in law.