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The new National Licensing Policy Framework
The National Licensing Policy Framework is intended to ensure a licensing system that protects and safeguards communities, but also supports investment in existing and new venues, extended consumer choice, regeneration and better regulation. Chris Rees-Gay sets out the key points.
Caravan site licensing and planning control
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that caravan site licensing must operate “in harmony” with planning control. Anna Stein analyses the ruling.
Licence revocation appeals and a change in circumstances
A coffee lounge in east London has overturned on appeal the revocation of its licence over illegal workers and illegal smoking. Gary Grant explains how.
A “43 moment” for the local government workforce
Ian Andrews looks at the place of environmental health teams at a time of local government reorganisation and devolution.
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Sentencing guidelines for HSE offences and public bodies
Mark Ruffell, who recently represented a public body being prosecuted by the HSE, considers the arguments that can be made for fines being imposed on public bodies that are below the guidelines in less serious HSE prosecuted cases.
The Supreme Court on termination of JCT contracts
Sarah Grant analyses a landmark Supreme Court decision on the requirements for termination of a JCT contract.
Chickens, Fish and Lobsters - how are they protected?
42 Bedford Row provide an analysis of legal protections on particular species and case law in the area.
Impecuniosity and other issues in credit hire claims
A county borough council was recently ordered to pay just 10% of the amount claimed for credit hire charges. Tom Danter explains how the reduction was achieved.
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Housing delivery stalling - role of local authorities
David Forsdick KC and Anthony Lee consider the role of local authorities in unlocking sites for housing and the potential use of new compulsory purchase powers.
Planning appeals and costs awards
Christopher Moss covers a recent judgment in which the Court of Appeal considered whether a Local Planning Authority had behaved unreasonably in withdrawing its support for a planning application in the course of a called-in inquiry following answers given by its expert in cross-examination.
Refusal of planning applications against officers’ advice
Simon Ricketts sets out five impending procedural protections for applicants against planning committees that refuse applications against the advice of officers.
The latest Sizewell C JR
The Court of Appeal recently refused permission to appeal in the latest Sizewell C judicial review, with the application certified as being totally without merit. Hereward Phillpot KC and Hugh Flanagan explain why.
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Service charge recovery and the Building Safety Act 2022
Zoe McGovern, Sian Gibbon and Caroline Frampton set out what local authorities need to consider when it comes to the Building Safety Act 2022 and service charge recovery.
Building safety reform in Wales
Matthew Stevens considers what the new higher-risk building rules in Wales mean in practice and how the regime compares to England.
Town halls and charitable trusts
The First-Tier Tribunal recently considered whether the Charity Commission’s amended scheme for Victoria Hall, which forms part of the Ealing town hall complex, safeguarded the interests of its owner, the Victoria Hall Trust. Rosamund McCarthy Etherington and Hannah Kubie set out the background to the case and analyse the judgment.
Maintenance of a river embankment
The High Court has upheld a decision by Natural Resources Wales to cease maintenance of River Conwy embankment. Gwion Lewis KC analyses the judgment.
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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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Chickens, Fish and Lobsters - how are they protected?
42 Bedford Row provide an analysis of legal protections on particular species and case law in the area.
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The Planning and Infrastructure Bill – what’s in, what’s out and will it work?
Join Landmark’s barristers for an initial review of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and what it might mean for planning in practice.
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Service Charge Disputes and Forfeiture: Pitfalls, Practicalities, and Procedure
Join Laura Webster and Rabby Fozlay as they deliver the next webinar for NSC's series from its Property Practice.
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