March 07, 2025
Sarah Lamont sets out some of the main employment considerations arising out of the Government’s plans for local government reorganisation.
March 07, 2025
Laura Williams provides some top tips on cases involving the placement of children abroad under the Hague 1996 Convention and in particular, the requirements of Article 33 of the Convention.
March 07, 2025
A recent case highlights the importance of clear tender rules and when to seek clarification of tenders, writes Steven Brunning.
March 07, 2025
The Bus Services Bill empowers local authorities to choose the best bus operating model for their area, streamline franchising, and improve accessibility and safety. Chris Simms looks at key elements of the legislation.
March 07, 2025
Harry Johnston-Sluka and Deesha Shah provide guidance for local authorities on dealing with the National Age Assessment Board (NAAB).
March 07, 2025
Harrison Engler reports on a recent case invoking an unusual application of s.1(3)(f) Children Act proceedings.
March 06, 2025
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.
March 06, 2025
Rachel Murray-Smith, Richard Sharpe and Catherine Newman of Sharpe Pritchard LLP give their thoughts on the Government's response to the Grenfell Phase 2 report.
March 05, 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
Tara O’Leary looks at the potential for a significant expansion in the use and reach of selective licensing schemes.
March 05, 2025
New orders aimed at making communities safer are coming into focus. Natalie Kidd and Sian Plant examine what is proposed.
March 04, 2025
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.
March 03, 2025
Ewan Anthony and David Owens provide a round up of the recent case law in the world of construction contracts.
February 28, 2025
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
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 28, 2025
Will a collapsing criminal justice system return proportionality to enforcement decisions? Tom McNeill and Olivia Dwan look at the issues.
February 28, 2025
Fleur Claoue de Gohr analyses a recent ruling on whether a two-year-old Moroccan national was brought to the UK 'for the purposes of adoption'.
February 27, 2025
The Court of Appeal recently ruled that a school worker’s dismissal for gender-critical social media posts was discriminatory. Luke Green and Emma Ahmed set out some key learning points from the case.
February 26, 2025
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
Geoff Wild provides a timely update on what disqualifies someone from being an elected member.
February 26, 2025
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
Ibrahim Hasan looks at the thorny issue of whether information is “held” on behalf of a public authority.
February 26, 2025
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?
February 25, 2025
Freddie Farrell and Steve Gummer update readers on what does and does not qualify for the Heat Network relief rates.
February 24, 2025
David Leach and Madina Sakhi provide insight into the recent proposal to classify workplace harassment as a breach of health and safety obligations.
February 21, 2025
David Richardson examines the Government's proposed reforms to the process of determining planning applications and in particular the suggested introduction of a national scheme of delegation.
February 21, 2025
The Procurement Act 2023 will come into force next week. Liz Fletcher sets out some key actions for contracting authorities and suppliers.
February 21, 2025
Local government is facing a complex and shifting operational landscape, shaped by ongoing budgetary pressures, ambitious policy objectives, and new legislative frameworks. Lawyers from the Government & Public Services team at TLT identify their top five challenges for 2025 and offer some thoughts on the best approach to tackling them.
February 21, 2025
Anja Beriro looks at the potential use of artificial intelligence in public sector procurements.
February 20, 2025
Elizabeth Withers and Ryan Copeland consider the Government's consultation on copyright law and artificial intelligence (AI).
February 20, 2025
The Family Drug and Alcohol Court has been hailed as a “vital” service for helping families address substance misuse issues, yet access to this potentially life-changing approach remains a postcode lottery. Lottie Winson analyses how FDAC can benefit children and families, the financial impact for local authorities, and the barriers to a national rollout.
February 20, 2025
Julia Jones and Julie Bennett look at government guidance which suggests that the discharging from hospital of people at risk of or experiencing homelessness is a window of opportunity to address an individual’s complex needs.
February 20, 2025
George McLellan and Fred Groves provide insight into the recent ASA ruling on poster advertisements on Transport for London locations for an online Islamic investment company.
February 20, 2025
Rebecca Stewart covers the recent Court of Appeal guidance on the scope of planning condition variations permissible under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
February 19, 2025
The High Court has ruled that the Home Office has been systemically failing to provide safe and suitable accommodation to disabled applicants, and has given guidance on the interaction between Schedule 10 accommodation and the Care Act 2014. Stephanie Harrison KC, Nadia O’Mara and Isaac Ricca-Richardson analyse its findings.
February 19, 2025
Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) looks at an important new decision from the Court of Protection where the judge identified an evidential divide on capacity between social workers and clinicians.
February 19, 2025
Reece McAllister analyses a significant Court of Appeal ruling on risk assessment and judicial reasoning in care proceedings.
February 19, 2025
A recent High Court ruling has left an urgent need for appellate clarification, writes Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon).
February 19, 2025
Charlotte Tosti analyses a landmark case in the Employment Tribunal over the question of whether foster carers are “workers” and can bring claims in the employment tribunal.
February 19, 2025
A headteacher was recently given a green light to stay in the profession despite going on a school-time retreat. Alexandra Addington looks at the decision.
February 19, 2025
Carolina Bax and Rachel Chan provide an overview for practitioners of The Family Justice Council (FJC) Guidance on Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System.
February 19, 2025
Jordan Warren looks at a recent case on whether there is an inherent jurisdiction to revoke an adoption order.
February 19, 2025
Trish D'Souza and Claire Archibald examine the proposed review by Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, of the use of AI within schools.
February 19, 2025
Sarah Hutchinson rounds up the latest Court of Protection rulings of interest to practitioners.
February 18, 2025
A council has been ordered to pay the costs of an “improper” prosecution of a private hire operator. Matt Lewin explains why.
February 14, 2025
What do the changes to the statutory guidance on subsidy control mean for public authorities? Alexander Rose and Jonathan Branton explain.
February 14, 2025
This is the third article in Bevan Brittan’s series considering the potential impacts of the English Devolution White Paper, this time looking at the standards element.
February 14, 2025
Tyla Glover examines recent guidance from the High Court in a bed-blocking case.
February 14, 2025
A recent Court of Appeal decision should reassure social workers that their reasonable decisions in relation to assessment of whether a child is ‘in need’ cannot be readily challenged through judicial review, writes James Arrowsmith. It also provides some helpful insights as to how to reduce the risk of disputes in respect of these assessments.
February 12, 2025
Alex Madden, Head of Planning and Environmental and a member of the Rail team at Hugh James, looks at the key considerations affecting local authorities involved in rail modernisation projects, such as the Western Gateway Rail Deal.
