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March 16, 2026

Local Government Reorganisation 2026

Details: 16.Apr.2020

Burges Salmon

Landmark Chambers considers the need for remote working and looks at the practical implications of decision making and discharge of functions during the COVID-19 emergency period.

Speakers: Reuben Taylor QC, Jenny Wigley, Jacqueline Lean and Yaaser Vanderman

Reuben Taylor QC: Chair
Jenny Wigley: The practical implications for, and risks of, making decisions during the emergency period including the use of delegated powers.
Jacqueline Lean: Decision Making & Discharge of Functions.
Yaaser Vanderman: The Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020

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About the presenters

Reuben Taylor QC

Reuben specialises in all aspects of Planning, Environmental, Compulsory Purchase and Compensation Law.

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Jenny Wigley

Jenny’s practice is focused on planning and environmental law and non-domestic rating (local government tax).

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Jacqueline Lean

Jacqueline has a cross-discipline practice, encompassing property, planning and public law, as well as environmental law matters related to those areas of practice.

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