Plans to require planning permission for vape shops are among a raft of newly-announced reforms aimed at re-invigorating high streets.

Kirklees Council has been hit with equal pay claims brought by more than 500 staff members, the GMB union has said.

Claire Jones and Naomi Westcott set out what local government reorganisation means in practice for procurement.

The Court of Appeal recently considered whether a trial judge had erred in refusing care and placement orders and instead directing that three children be rehabilitated to their mother's care under supervision. Lisa Edmunds looks at the outcome of the case.

Helen Gill sets out the key changes to the biodiversity net gain regime affecting local planning authorities.