Simon Goacher, Head of Local Government at national law firm Weightmans, explores the legal and governance challenges facing newly elected Reform UK councils as they transition from opposition to administration across ten local authorities in England.

A recent decision handed down by Mr Justice Jay underlies the need for caution when relying on a Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use or Development (CLEUD), write James Findlay KC and Clare Parry.

The First-Tier Tribunal has given further guidance on requests made pursuant to FOIA and/ or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (“EIR”) for statistics. Conor Monighan examines the ruling.

Schools and colleges should adopt a careful approach when making changes to policies and practices in response to the recent landmark Supreme Court ruling on the interpretation of the Equality Act 2010, write Jean Boyle and Clare Wigzell.

The Court of Appeal has decided that failing to publish a s.106 agreement (or unilateral undertaking or s.278 highway agreement) prior to granting planning permission can render a planning permission granted in reliance on that agreement unlawful. Victoria Searle sets out the actions councils need to take following the ruling.

Pam Parkes, President of the PPMA, calls for a review of the statutory roles in local government to assess whether they remain fit for purpose.

A judge recently handed down a judgment that was scathing of expert paediatric evidence relied upon by the applicant local authority in a care proceedings matter. James Hoile explains why.

Earlier this year the Kensington & Chelsea Borough Pension Fund caused something of a stir by setting a zero employer contribution rate against the advice of its actuary. But what exactly is the role of the actuary when it comes to contribution rate adjustments between valuations?

Jay Mehta sets out the key considerations for public authorities when it comes to the provision of subsidies.

Christopher Cant looks at the lessons to be learned from a recent judicial review challenge over a council’s decision to issue and serve a CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) stop notice.

Last month saw the handing down of the long-awaited judgment of the Supreme Court in joined cases on the identification of clinicians in end-of-life cases. The ruling has a potential wide-ranging impact across the health and care sectors, writes Hannah Taylor.

Tim Care evaluates the new Pipeline Notice, introduced by the Procurement Act 2023, and the commercial impact such publications will have on contracting authorities.

Caitlin Smithey rounds up the latest public law children cases of interest to practitioners.

Alex Madden looks at how Wales can create a more effective planning system.

Emyr Thomas dives into the details of how election results can be challenged and what those who wish to challenge a result can expect.

The First-tier Tribunal recently upheld an appeal against the Information Commissioner Office’s decision that a London borough should disclose an allegedly privileged document. Conor Monighan analyses the ruling.

What are the legal constraints when it comes to rent increases? Victoria Knight and Marie Constantine explain.