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considerations when making modifications, and setting and monitoring KPIs.
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and the legal lacunas
Katherine Calder and Victoria Fletcher from DAC Beachcroft
consider some of its practical impact and implications,
including how to choose the right regime, how authorities
are tackling the notice requirements, considerations when
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Ombudsman criticises council after cancellation of transport sees teenager with autism miss start of term
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Ombudsman criticises council after child left without suitable educational provision for 14 months
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Ombudsman criticises council after couple forced to live in unsuitable interim accommodation for 19 months
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Ombudsman criticises council after cricket club left stumped by planning permission
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