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Low traffic neighbourhoods in London and local implementation plans
The Court of Appeal has quashed a decision to remove a low traffic neighbourhood as a breach of the duty requiring London borough councils to “implement” proposals in their local implementation plan. Jack Parker analyses the judgment.
Rights of way, the definitive map and statement and interpreting public documents
The High Court has dismissed a challenge to the validity of a map modification order. Charles Streeten and Mark O’Brien O'Reilly examine the ruling.
Section 58 defences and reactive systems
Tom Danter examines how reactive systems are taken into account when considering section 58 defences in highways claims.
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.
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