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Council defends High Court claim over care accommodation rates
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Council defends its record on care applications after severe judicial criticism
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Council defends judicial review over decision not to consider out of time request for review of suitability of property offered
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Council defends planning committee after critical peer review
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Council defers vote on controversial taxi licensing policy
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Council delay in communicating with courts in taxi licence dispute could have “significantly affected the administration of justice,” Deputy High Court judge says
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Council delayed accepting EHCP when it was transferred from another council area, Ombudsman finds
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Council designates rural settlements as towns for purposes of planning considerations in bid to maintain integrity of Green Belt
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Council did not properly consider whether it needed to provide alternative education for young boy, Ombudsman finds
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Council directly discriminated against couple with Sikh Indian heritage in provision of adoption services, judge rules
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