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The convergence of DRS, Simpler Recycling and EPR

Kirstin Roberts looks at the need to rethink local authority waste systems in light of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), Simpler Recycling and packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
March 06, 2026
The convergence of DRS, Simpler Recycling and EPR

Reserve below-threshold contracts for UK or local suppliers under the 2026 Order

Juli Lau and Shyann Sheehy look into the impact of the Local Government (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2026, and particularly how local authorities can now reserve below-threshold contracts for UK or local suppliers.
March 05, 2026
Reserve below-threshold contracts for UK or local suppliers under the 2026 Order

Affordable housing funding news & unlocking S106 units

The new National Housing Bank aims to accelerate affordable housing as Registered Providers face rising costs, borrowing limits and stalled delivery across England, Jennifer Eng examines its role in the context of wider government reforms.
March 05, 2026
Affordable housing funding news & unlocking S106 units

Housing case alert - February 2026

Tim Pearl, Tom Bradbury and Sumi Begum round up the latest housing law judgments of interest to local authorities and housing associations.
March 05, 2026
Housing case alert - February 2026

Assured tenancies: written statements and information sheets

George Ufumwen sets out the key points of new regulations for written statements and information sheets for assured tenancies, which will initially apply to non-social housing tenancies but could be extended to the social housing sector next year.
March 05, 2026
Assured tenancies: written statements and information sheets

The Procurement Act 2023: One Year On - How procurement processes are evolving

In co-ordination with its client webinar on 19 March 2026, DAC Beachcroft will share with Local Government Lawyer readers a series of articles reflecting on the first operational year of the Procurement Act 2023. The firm will take an honest look at what has changed in…
February 27, 2026
The Procurement Act 2023: One Year On - How procurement processes are evolving

Book review: “Reforming lessons”

Geordie Cheetham and Satnam Virdi review “Reforming Lessons: Why English Schools Have Improved Since 2010 and How This Was Achieved” by Nick Gibb and Robert Peal.
February 27, 2026
Book review: “Reforming lessons”

The draft NPPF consultation: what’s new

Mark Harris and Mark Bassett set out the key proposed changes in the Government’s revised planning framework.
Feb 27, 2026
The draft NPPF consultation: what’s new

Mobile phones, AI and schools

New guidance on mobile phones and AI could impact school regulation, writes Jen Davie.
Feb 26, 2026
Mobile phones, AI and schools

Transparency in FII cases

In a recent case Mrs Justice Lieven dealt with Transparency Orders in care proceedings. Graeme Bentley analyses the ruling.
Feb 26, 2026
Transparency in FII cases

Court documents and AI

Tom Whittaker summarises the key points from a Civil Justice Council consultation on use of AI in preparing court documents, including…
Feb 25, 2026
Court documents and AI

What is an Officer?

Geoff Wild considers what exactly is an 'officer' of a council and explores the complex rules that surround their appointment and dismissal.
Feb 25, 2026
What is an Officer?

The High Court on the EHRC’s “interim update”

The High Court has rejected a judicial review challenge brought by Good Law Project and three individual claimants to the “interim update”…
Feb 25, 2026
The High Court on the EHRC’s “interim update”

Substituted decision notices and contempt of court

A council was recently held in contempt for non-compliance with a First-Tier Tribunal decision following an environmental information…
Feb 25, 2026
Substituted decision notices and contempt of court

Social media guidance for members

Paul Feild provides some tips on putting together a social media policy for members.
Feb 25, 2026
Social media guidance for members

2026 in construction: a look ahead

Michael Comba and Rachel Murray-Smith provide a summary of the key points of interest in the upcoming year in the construction sector,…
Feb 24, 2026
2026 in construction: a look ahead

Track allocation in housing disrepair claims

A recent case provides valuable guidance on the proper approach to track allocation in housing disrepair cases and highlights the…
Feb 19, 2026
Track allocation in housing disrepair claims

Withdrawing applications for care orders

Phoebe Duterloo looks at the lessons from a recent Family Court judgment following a local authority’s application to withdraw care…
Feb 19, 2026
Withdrawing applications for care orders

Appropriate professional boundaries for teachers

Should a teacher be banned for telling a parent their child was being singled out by other staff? Alexandra Addington considers a recent…
Feb 19, 2026
Appropriate professional boundaries for teachers

Children under 16 and deprivation of liberty

Ms Justice Henke as Lead Judge for the National Deprivation of Liberty List has recently handed down two informative judgments in relation…
Feb 18, 2026
Children under 16 and deprivation of liberty

A Welsh white leopard?

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) looks at a recent case where litigation capacity in the absence of subject-matter capacity was revisited.
Feb 18, 2026
A Welsh white leopard?

Conversion to an ‘empty’ MAT

Gerry Morrison considers the legal, governance and practical implications of Franklin Sixth Form College’s conversion to an ‘empty’…
Feb 18, 2026
Conversion to an ‘empty’ MAT

Obvious risks: the beautiful game

The High Court recently rejected an appeal over an injury sustained by the claimant when climbing over a perimeter fence to retrieve a…
Feb 18, 2026
Obvious risks: the beautiful game

Timed out?

Will the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 help limit challenges aimed at timing out permissions? Katie Scuoler considers the key…
Feb 18, 2026
Timed out?

To lot or not to lot?

Rebecca Rees and Jade Divers address a thorny procurement question.
Feb 13, 2026
To lot or not to lot?

Feb 11, 2026

Bus franchising: what next

Frank Suttie, Michael Bray and Tom Johnson examine major changes to the bus franchising process.
Feb 11, 2026

Grey belt tests tested

Simon Ricketts looks at the lessons from the latest decisions on the application of the grey belt tests.
Feb 06, 2026

Releasing stalled housing sites

John Pugh-Smith looks at the challenges around stalled housing sites and outlines some possible solutions, pending MHCLG’s awaited “full…
Feb 06, 2026

Subsidies for regional airports

Aviation subsidies have been brought into the spotlight by the Cardiff Airport Subsidy Control case. Alexander Rose examines the key issues.
Feb 05, 2026

The Warm Homes Plan: Key Takeaways

Nimoy Kher analyses the Government's Warm Homes Plan, picking out the key parts of the plan and what they mean for local authorities.
Feb 04, 2026

Building safety reform in Wales

Matthew Stevens considers what the new higher-risk building rules in Wales mean in practice and how the regime compares to England.
Feb 04, 2026

Housing case alert - January 2026

Emily Howe and Ian Larkins round up the latest housing law judgments of interest to local authorities and housing associations.
Jan 23, 2026

Devolution and coastal areas

Coastal areas suffer disproportionate levels of economic deprivation – proposed devolutionary changes must not make their situation worse,…

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