Zebra 2 funding – subsidy control implications

The deadline for the Government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) 2 scheme is approaching. Edward Reynolds, Sally Stone and Helen Feinson look at the key considerations for local transport authorities. Read more

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Jan 29, 2024

Government departments facing claim over air pollution death

The High Court has this month (27 January) held a case management hearing in relation to a claim against three Governmental departments over the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, the first person in the UK to have "air pollution exposure" listed as a cause of death.

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October 06, 2023

Penalty charge notices and unjust enrichment

Recently there has been renewed interest in Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued by London boroughs in respect of bus lane contraventions, amongst other contraventions. A new line of attack is being deployed, and it is neither restricted to bus lane contraventions nor to just London boroughs, writes Adam Rulewski.
September 08, 2023

The ULEZ Decision

Craig Howell Williams KC and Merrow Golden analyse the High Court’s judgment in the dispute over the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London.
May 05, 2023

Breaking the chain of causation

The High Court has ruled, in a case involving a local authority, that there is no ‘special rule’ for negligent medical treatment. May Martin analyses the judgment.
March 17, 2023

Highways: only a touch of frost

In his fourth and final article in a short series which focuses on case law which may assist in the defence of claims against Highways Authorities under s.41 of the Highways Act 1980, and inspired at least in part by the wintery weather sweeping across the country, Jack Harding focuses on snow and ice on the highway.
March 03, 2023

Highway inspections: when once is enough

In the third short article in his series focusing on lesser-known case law which may assist in defending claims brought against highways authorities for failing to maintain the highway under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 and its predecessors, Jack Harding’s focus moves from section 41 to the statutory defence in Section 58.
February 17, 2023

On the “bridge to nowhere”

A parish council has succeeded in the Court of Appeal over a “bridge to nowhere”. Paul Brown KC and Leon Glenister explain the wider significance of the ruling.
February 17, 2023

Highways: expecting the unexpected

In the second in a series of articles, Jack Harding focuses on lesser-known case law which may assist in defending claims brought against highways authorities for failing to maintain the highway under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 and its predecessors.

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February 10, 2023

Highways: the ‘rule of thumb’

In the first in a series of articles Jack Harding delves into some of the lesser-known authorities relating to the Highway Authority’s duty to maintain the highway under the Highways Act 1980.
January 20, 2023

Merseytravel Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Project

Sharpe Pritchard recently advised Merseytravel (the passenger transport executive for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)) on its procurement and onward lease of a fleet of 20 state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cell electric buses for use in the Liverpool City Region. Delivery of the buses will commence in 2023, and they will be used to provide public transport services in the region…
January 06, 2023

Joined up thinking

The Supreme Court has recently confirmed routes for linking development, writes Chris Robinson.
November 25, 2022

Low traffic neighbourhoods: objections and consultation

The London Borough of Enfield recently defended a wide-ranging High Court challenge to its decision to create a permanent “low traffic neighbourhood” in its area. Clive Sheldon KC and Zac Sammour analyse the judgment.
November 11, 2022

E-scooters and policing

Emelia Bezant-Gahan considers the increasing prevalence of E-scooters and their potential impacts on policing.
October 14, 2022

Street equipment

Dr Robert Whittock looks at the legal issues around liability for street equipment.
August 19, 2022

HS2 detail approvals schemes

The High Court has rejected a council’s legal challenge to an HS2 detail approvals scheme. Matthew Dale-Harris explains why.
June 17, 2022

Thurrock Council & Another v Adams & Ors [2022] EWHC 1324 (QB)

William Rose, Partner at Sharpe Pritchard LLP, has successfully acted for Thurrock Council and Essex County Council in obtaining a ‘first of its kind’ injunction against individuals connected with the protest group Just Stop Oil.
February 11, 2022

CIL mysteries – simple truths

Roy Pinnock looks at the lessons to be learned from two recent cases on the Community Infrastructure Levy.
February 04, 2022

Duties of care, highways authorities and occupiers of land adjoining the highway

The Court of Appeal recently considered whether claims under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1984 against occupiers of land adjoining a highway, and against the relevant highway authority, arising from a tragic road traffic accident were reasonable causes of action or had a real prospect of success. James Marwick, Matthew White and Julian Horne analyse the ruling.
January 27, 2022

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.
December 09, 2021

The Electric Vehicle Revolution or…

Emily Knowles discusses new legislation on the requirement of electric vehicle charging points, and its potential impact on the Electric Vehicle Revolution.