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Large unitary councils “essential” and could save £1.8bn: County Councils Network

Establishing unitary councils covering 500,000 or more people is "absolutely essential" and could save almost £2bn over five years, the County Councils’ Network (CCN) has said. Read more
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March 07, 2025

Seeking clarification of tenders

A recent case highlights the importance of clear tender rules and when to seek clarification of tenders, writes Steven Brunning.
March 06, 2025

Court allowed council to offset legal costs from tenant’s rent arrears

Sharpe Pritchard recently acted for a local Authority landlord in a case where they successfully ‘set off’ the tenant’s outstanding rent arrears against the tenant’s legal costs following settlement of a disrepair claim at Pre-Action Protocol stage. Angelica Botta and Simon Kiely explain how.
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Protecting Wildlife through the Rule of Law

42 Bedford Row provide an update on the state of play in protecting wildlife with legislation.

Adapting Adoption to the Modern World Webinar

Jennifer Youngs and Charlotte Mackenzie address current practice with respect to post-adoption contact.

Social Housing Webinar Series 2024 - ​Succession Claim Fraud

Desmond Kilcoyne and Matthew Timm examine several typical types of scenario where a fraudulent succession claim is made.

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March 05, 2025

Housing case law update: March 2025

Paul Lloyd, Daniel Fitzpatrick and Tim Pearl round up the latest housing law judgments of interest to local authorities and housing associations, including two important decisions on the Right to Buy.
March 05, 2025

Respect Orders - what do we know?

New orders aimed at making communities safer are coming into focus. Natalie Kidd and Sian Plant examine what is proposed.
March 04, 2025

The interaction between housing and social care duties 

Members of the Cornerstone Barristers Housing Team set out key takeaways from three important decisions from the Court of Appeal clarifying the interaction between local authorities’ obligations under the Housing Act 1996 and social care legislation.
February 28, 2025

Materially different developments and enforcement

Craig Howell Williams KC and Mark O’Brien O’Reilly examine the Mast Quay Phase II appeal decision, where an enforcement notice was upheld, and planning permission was granted subject to the making of numerous significant changes to the existing development and the payment of large financial contributions.
February 28, 2025

What is the right approach to Care Act assessments?

The High Court has provided guidance on the five stages of a Care Act assessment and on the meaning of accommodation-related care and support needs. David Lawson and Katherine Hampshire analyse six key points arising from the judgment.
February 26, 2025

Navigating the devolution revolution: A guide for local authorities

Since the English Devolution White Paper was published in December 2024, the first tranche of councils have taken initial steps towards local government reorganisation. Laura Hughes explains what has happened so far and what all local authorities need to be considering.
February 26, 2025

TUPE transfers: I object! Yes, but why?

Hannah Bollard provides some practical tips for employers on how to deal with cases where an employee objects to being transferred under TUPE.
February 26, 2025

Protected beliefs and the Equality Act 2010

An employment tribunal recently ruled that belief in the ability to predict the future is not protected, but, asks Jackie Morris, should we have seen that coming?