March 26, 2025
Ella Royle and Richard Barlow examine the role played by The Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) Regulations 2000 in governance in local government.
March 26, 2025
Ahead of the May 2025 elections, Geoff Wild provides guidance for officers and members on the "dos and don'ts" during the pre-election period (‘‘purdah’).
March 26, 2025
Ibrahim Hasan looks at the legal issues that must be navigated around the use of AI in local government.
March 26, 2025
Jonathan Branton and Alexander Rose look at how public authorities can secure regeneration benefits from large sports infrastructure projects.
March 21, 2025
This event is part of Landmark Chamber's popular Property Law Nuts & Bolt webinar series.
March 21, 2025
James Lupton and Alex Tolcher look at the risks and rewards for local authorities of the agency model.
March 21, 2025
Samantha Grix sets out some potential solutions for the increased need for temporary accommodation.
March 21, 2025
42BR's Housing team discuss the new Renter's Rights Bill.
March 21, 2025
Daryl Bigwood looks at the key provisions in the Crime and Policing Bill in relation to anti-social behaviour.
March 21, 2025
The Supreme Court has used “pure grammar” to clarify the law relating to adverse possession. Nick McKnight considers the ruling.
March 21, 2025
Michael Grant and Matthew Timm explore the law relating to "fitness for human habitation" and the court's approach to damages.
March 20, 2025
James Mallery-Nelson analyses the recent case of Patarkatsishvili v Woodward Fisher [2025] and looks at how to avoid misrepresentation in property transactions.
March 20, 2025
Rebecca Stewart analyses the provisions in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill that relate to planning decisions.
March 20, 2025
A recent Tribunal judgment stresses the importance of proactive enforcement of building safety standards, write Elizabeth Withers and David Owens.
March 19, 2025
The Court of Appeal recently overturned the care order regarding a child living at home with a complex care package, highlighting the importance of proportionality. Hazel Samuriwo analyses the judgment.
March 19, 2025
Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) examines a High Court judge’s masterclass in capacity determination.
March 19, 2025
A recent experience in court highlighted that misunderstandings still exist around s 20 of the Children Act 1989, writes Emma Griffiths, who provides a whistle-stop tour of key principles, authorities and guidance to signpost practitioners when faced with an issue about the appropriate legal framework for accommodating children who are subject to care proceedings.
March 19, 2025
Lauren Fullerton and Arran Dowling-Hussey look at one of the most significant special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) cases from 2024.
March 19, 2025
Charlotte Epstein dives into the decision to allow journalists to observe and report on family court hearings. Implemented following a successful pilot, the aim is to increase public understanding and awareness of the Family Courts.
March 19, 2025
Avaia Williams examines the Public Law Working Group’s recommendations on adoption by consent.
March 19, 2025
Katie Viggers, Mark Barnett and Hannah Khan set out four key takeaways for Integrated Care Boards from a recent case where a senior judge stressed the “crucial significance” of issuing proceedings promptly in a best interests case.
March 19, 2025
In the fourth and penultimate article in his series covering the Public Law Working Group’s recommendations for best practice for adoption, Avaia Williams considers Chapter 4 of the PLWG report on international adoptions.
March 19, 2025
Sarah Hutchinson analyses two recent Court of Protection rulings of interest to practitioners.
March 19, 2025
In the third in a series covering the Public Law Working Group’s recommendations for best practice for adoption, Avaia Williams considers Chapter 3 of the PLWG report which focuses on the practices and procedures surrounding adoption proceedings.
March 18, 2025
How does the Welsh Government intend to reform the regulation and inspection of social care in Wales? Luke Williams and Eve Piffaretti look at the latest developments.
March 18, 2025
Will individuals in receipt of NHS Continuing Healthcare soon be able to opt for Direct Payments? Eve Piffaretti and Luke Williams set out the Welsh Government’s proposals.
March 18, 2025
What does the eliminating profit agenda of the Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill mean? Eve Piffaretti and Luke Williams explain.
March 18, 2025
Caitlin Smithey rounds up the latest public law children cases of interest to practitioners.
March 14, 2025
Matt Lewin reflects on the Government’s consultation on reforms to the standards and conduct framework.
March 14, 2025
New rules on compulsory mediation could have a major impact on social landlords, writes Ibrar Hussain.
March 14, 2025
Kara Cann looks at the growing use of ‘denial models’ for risk assessment in care proceedings.
March 14, 2025
New rules on compulsory mediation could have a major impact on social landlords, writes Ibrar Hussain.
March 14, 2025
Joe Orme-Paul and Sophie Orger look at the issues for schools and academies around the duty in section 19 of the Education Act 1996.
March 14, 2025
Alexandra Addington considers the mistakes a school made after it dismissed a long-standing member of staff following two safeguarding incidents.
March 14, 2025
Emily Hope considers the legalities of forced entry in access injunctions.
March 13, 2025
Recent changes to the policy on Green Belt development in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) have led to a string of decisions relating to schemes on grey belt land. Hermione Kemp and Matthew Tucker explore what the changes mean in practice and the implications of the decisions below.
March 13, 2025
Giles Tagg and Thomas Adamson analyse long-awaited guidance for building liability orders and Information Orders.
March 13, 2025
Roderick Morton looks at the outcome of a High Court appeal against an enforcement notice on the grounds that the matters said to be a breach of planning control "have not occurred".
March 13, 2025
The Government has promised to make commonhold the default tenure in England and Wales. Meadow O’Connor, Camila Waszek and Douglas Rhodes review the proposals.
March 13, 2025
Simon Ricketts examines the Government’s proposals to reduce the number of statutory consultees in planning decisions and narrow the focus of those that remain.
March 13, 2025
A recent judgment has reinforced the importance of landlord intentions under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Kirsty Black and Sophie Tracey look at the lessons from the case.
March 13, 2025
Hayfa Tejani and Alex Akerman look at some of the key considerations in relation to green leases.
March 13, 2025
James Goldthorpe, Emily Knowles and Emyr Thomas provide insight into the recently introduced Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
March 12, 2025
Richard Sharpe and Oliver Dickie provide insight on the Government's most recent statement regarding Awaab's law.
March 12, 2025
Jonathan Blunden, Oliver Slater and Christopher Watkins discuss the recent judgment in a case regarding the takeover of Bulb Energy by Octopus Energy and state funding provided to Bulb after it entered administration.
March 07, 2025
Sarah Lamont sets out some of the main employment considerations arising out of the Government’s plans for local government reorganisation.
March 07, 2025
A recent case highlights the importance of clear tender rules and when to seek clarification of tenders, writes Steven Brunning.
March 07, 2025
Laura Williams provides some top tips on cases involving the placement of children abroad under the Hague 1996 Convention and in particular, the requirements of Article 33 of the Convention.
March 07, 2025
The Bus Services Bill empowers local authorities to choose the best bus operating model for their area, streamline franchising, and improve accessibility and safety. Chris Simms looks at key elements of the legislation.
March 07, 2025
Harry Johnston-Sluka and Deesha Shah provide guidance for local authorities on dealing with the National Age Assessment Board (NAAB).
