Judicial Review launched over Bristol SEND "safety valve" deal

A judicial review claim has been launched against Bristol City Council, challenging its decision to enter into a ‘safety valve agreement’ with the Department for Education. Read more

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July 02, 2024

DOLs figures underline crisis in secure children’s homes places

New figures published by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) show that between January and March 2024 there were over five times the number of Deprivation of Liberty applications - authorising the deprivation of a child’s liberty in an unregulated secure placement…
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June 28, 2024

The test for ceasing to maintain an EHCP

Abby Buttle reports on a successful appeal to the Upper Tribunal on the test for ceasing to maintain an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
June 28, 2024

Conditional contracts

Can a council as landowner enter into a s106 agreement with itself, in its capacity as LPA? Isham Souffi looks at the issues involved.
June 27, 2024

Rent Repayment Orders: Assessing the Amount

Mathew McDermott and Karolina Zielinska sit down to discuss how the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) is currently approaching the assessment of the amount of rent repayment orders that are made in a tenant’s favour.
June 26, 2024

New statutory guidance on the Best Value Duty

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has recently issued welcomed guidance on best value standards and interventions, following a consultation last summer, writes Olivia Carter.
June 26, 2024

Workplace investigations demystified

Jenny Arrowsmith and Jake Marshall set out ten lessons from the tribunals when it comes to the conduct of workplace investigations.
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Rent Repayment Orders: Assessing the Amount

Mathew McDermott and Karolina Zielinska sit down to discuss how the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) is currently approaching the assessment of the amount of rent repayment orders that are made in a tenant’s favour.

Employment law update – a lookback at 2024 so far and where we are heading…

David Leach and Madina Sakhi review the key employment cases so far this year and highlight future developments likely to be of interest to employers.

Local Authority Insight Series: Taxi Licensing

A fascinating discussion between Taxi Licensing experts Stephen Turner and James T H Button who outline and analyse the latest issues concerning taxi licensing for local authorities.

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June 25, 2024

Fossil fuel projects and planning permission

In a ground-breaking decision handed down last week, the Supreme Court has ruled that the grant of planning permission for oil production in Surrey was unlawful for failing to assess the ‘downstream’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that will inevitably arise from the combustion of the fuel, following refinement of the crude oil. Barristers at Cornerstone Barristers analyse the ruling.
June 25, 2024

Shareholders amend Articles of Association by conduct

In a recent case the High Court held a company’s articles of association were amended via shareholders’ conduct. This case, which concerned the appointment of directors in a company, highlights the potential for informal actions to amend a company’s constitution, write Sophie Alexander and Elizabeth Withers.
June 21, 2024

“Good governance is for all of us to be involved in”

Lawyers in Local Government's new president, Aneeka Sarwar Muneer, speaks to Adam Carey about being the organisation's first Muslim president, her professional journey, and her plans to get junior lawyers involved in governance.
June 21, 2024

The meaning of 'anti-social behaviour'

The Court of Appeal has clarified the meaning of ‘antisocial behaviour’ for the purposes of Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Sian McGibbon examines the ruling.
June 21, 2024

Double trouble

Emma Pearce and Arjen Xani analyse a recent High Court ruling on concurrent smash & grab and true value adjudications.
June 19, 2024

Private school fees, VAT and SEN

What does the Labour party plan for VAT on private school fees mean for pupils with special educational needs? Martin Mensah looks at the issues it raises.
June 14, 2024

Failure to serve

A recent High Court case illustrates the breadth of the points which can be raised before the Magistrates if the defendant is not served with an enforcement notice, writes Roderick Morton.
June 14, 2024

Changing school transport policies

Shejal Patel looks at the key issues for local authorities considering changes to school transport policies for 16 to 18-year-olds.
June 12, 2024

Retrofit v rebuild

What do organisations need to know when considering whether they should retrofit or rebuild an existing asset? Chris Kerr looks at the issues.
June 12, 2024

Subsidy control and transparency

How can the transparency regime under the Subsidy Control Act be improved? Angelica Hymers looks at the options.
June 12, 2024

Local nature recovery strategies

How can local nature recovery strategies contribute to nature recovery and what are local authorities required to do? Helen Gill explains.