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Highways, kerbs and intervention levels
Tom Danter reports on a recent case where the claimant alleged there was a dip in a kerbstone that caused her to ball but the defendant local authority was able to put forward a successful section 58 defence.
No liability for sap falling on the public highway
Powys County Council has successfully defended a claim brought on the basis that it had failed to address the presence of sap on a pavement. Judith Blades explains how.
Where now for the ‘right’ to park?
At what point does a right go too far to be recognised as an easement? Max Thorowgood considers a recent Upper Tribunal decision.
High Court on highway widths
Charles Streeten analyses the High Court’s rejection of a challenge to confirmation of a definitive map modification order.
Webinars
Local Authority Insight Series: Making Highways Fit for the Future
Join Ruth Stockley, barrister at Kings Chambers, and Chris Burgess of Norfolk County Council for an in-depth discussion that addresses the legal issues and obstacles involved with adapting highways for a low carbon future and the legal tools available to local authorities.
Building Safety Act Conference 2026 - Landmark Chambers
Join Landmark Chambers’ barristers for a full day of expert insight and discussion on the legal and practical implications of the Building Safety Act 2022.
2025 was a busy year for Building Safety Act 2022 litigation, with barristers from Landmark Chambers appearing in most of the major cases in the FTT, UT and CA. The coming year promises to be just as busy, with both Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judgment anticipated. Join us for a full day of expert insight and discussion on the legal and practical implications of the Building Safety Act 2022, including the most significant developments and emerging case law.
This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading practitioners on the evolving interpretation of the Act and its impact on land use and property law.
Date and time - Wednesday 04 February 2026 | 9:30 - 19:00
Address - Ashworth Centre - The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London, WC2A 3TL
Programme
- Brick by Brick: The Latest Building Safety Case Law
- Remediation: Executing the Work and Enforcement
- Paying for Remediation: Schedule 8 and Beyond
- Understanding the Building Safety Levy and the development gateways.
Event Information
| Event Date | 04-02-2026 9:30 am |
| Individual Price | From £161.14 inc VAT |
| Location | London |
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Defending Age Assessment Challenges: A Guide for Local Authorities
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Service Charge Disputes and Forfeiture: Pitfalls, Practicalities, and Procedure
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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.
A Lawyer’s Toolkit for Unfair Prejudice Petitions: From Pre-Action to Trial
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The Planning and Infrastructure Bill – what’s in, what’s out and will it work?
Join Landmark’s barristers for an initial review of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and what it might mean for planning in practice.
Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation: the planning perspective
In this webinar, you will hear about how devolution and local government reorganisation will shape plan-making and development management.
Procurement Act 2023 webinar: Key Update
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