April 11, 2025
A recent High Court ruling has emphasised the need for clear evidence in support of arguments both in favour and against lifting the automatic suspension in a procurement dispute, write Ed Williams, Vicky Pace and Nico Tilche.
April 11, 2025
Siân McGibbon summarises an important recent High Court judgment considering the lawfulness of imposing mandatory “top-up” charges on parents accessing free early years education.
April 10, 2025
In a landmark step for the UK’s energy strategy, Ofgem has officially opened the first application window under its new cap and floor regulatory scheme for Long Duration Electricity Storage (“LDES”) projects, writes Sharpe Pritchard.
April 09, 2025
The Supreme Court has handed down a landmark ruling on the lawfulness of a provision in a local authority's constitution which restricted voting by members on deferred applications for planning permission to those who had been present at the meeting or meetings at which the application had previously been considered. Philip McCourt set out the key points from the judgment.
April 09, 2025
A Planning Court judge recently ruled that the reason given by a council for granting permission against officer advice did not deal adequately with the important principal issues of development in the countryside, sustainability and precedent. Lucy McDonnell looks at the lessons from the judgment.
April 09, 2025
Who is counting the coppers in the race for local nuclear plants? Fraser Sampson and Sue Chadwick look at how the planning system might both assess and mitigate security risks within the current legislative and policy context.
April 09, 2025
One year on from new legislation making biodiversity net gain (BNG) a legal requirement for developers, research shows it has delivered less than half the habitat expected. David Richardson looks at what’s holding BNG back.
April 09, 2025
Residential schemes are increasing in size and complexity, and this presents challenges for registered providers of social housing ("RPs") when raising finance against newly built properties. Hannah Jackson explores the risks and provides recommendations for RPs preparing for charging exercises where developments have been recently completed or are still ongoing.
April 09, 2025
In light of recent changes to the Building Safety Act regime, Cecilia Busby looks at the challenges in forcing developers and others to fund remediation.
April 09, 2025
Ben Sheppard provides an update for commercial and industrial developers and heat users on heat network zoning in England, and takes a look at what’s next for heat network policy.
April 07, 2025
The Government has announced refinements to the UK Subsidy Control regime. Tim Pettman from the Department for Business and Trade sets out the key points.
April 04, 2025
David Lawson and Katherine Hampshire analyse the approach taken to human rights claims in claims against public bodies providing accommodation and social care. Such claims face significant hurdles and there is a growing body of guidance on where the boundary lies.
April 04, 2025
Philip McCourt and Kirtpal Kaur Aujla comment on the contractual and commercial tasks ahead for local government reorganisation.
April 04, 2025
Deborah Shield and Avaia Williams review the Court of Appeal’s reasoning in a case concerning the placement options for a young boy, M, where the court was asked to grapple with placing the child for adoption or delaying proceedings and determination to support a possible family placement abroad.
April 04, 2025
The High Court recently dismissed a wide-ranging judicial review challenge to the proposed Oxpens Bridge in Oxford. Meyric Lewis KC explains why.
April 02, 2025
What is the correct route to challenge a decision of the local authority that you consider amounts to disability discrimination? This was the question recently tackled by Fordham J in the High Court. Catherine Rowlands examines the outcome.
April 02, 2025
Oliver Slater and Beatrice Wood discuss the application of the subsidy control regime to Manchester United's plans for a new stadium and regeneration of the surrounding area.
April 02, 2025
Niki Constantinou looks at the risks presented by the gap that appears between the completion of a transfer and the date when the transfer is registered by the Land Registry.
April 02, 2025
Emily Knowles analyses the provisions on spatial development strategies in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
April 01, 2025
Conor Monighan considers the consequences of a significant High Court judgment that considered Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights and closure orders.
April 01, 2025
Jane Talbot and Emma Kelly take a look at the Crime and Policing Bill.
March 31, 2025
Annabel Nuttall Heath and Isabella Taylor analyse a recent case where an unrepresented party sought an order that a London borough provide him and his family with alternative accommodation because of the behaviour of their neighbours.
March 28, 2025
V. Charles Ward sets out some key considerations for conveyancers to ensure tax efficiency in relation to local authority property transactions.
March 28, 2025
A district judge’s recent dismissal of a licensing appeal for an adult gaming centre will be of interest to both local authority decision-makers and premises operators, write Jeremy Phillips KC and Leo Charalambides.
March 28, 2025
William Moody examines the key changes in relation to debarment under the new procurement regime.
March 28, 2025
Nagla Stevens looks at provisions in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025 that will allow local planning authorities to set planning application fees locally.
March 26, 2025
Ella Royle and Richard Barlow examine the role played by The Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) Regulations 2000 in governance in local government.
March 26, 2025
Ahead of the May 2025 elections, Geoff Wild provides guidance for officers and members on the "dos and don'ts" during the pre-election period (‘‘purdah’).
March 26, 2025
Ibrahim Hasan looks at the legal issues that must be navigated around the use of AI in local government.
March 26, 2025
Jonathan Branton and Alexander Rose look at how public authorities can secure regeneration benefits from large sports infrastructure projects.
March 21, 2025
This event is part of Landmark Chamber's popular Property Law Nuts & Bolt webinar series.
March 21, 2025
James Lupton and Alex Tolcher look at the risks and rewards for local authorities of the agency model.
March 21, 2025
Samantha Grix sets out some potential solutions for the increased need for temporary accommodation.
March 21, 2025
42BR's Housing team discuss the new Renter's Rights Bill.
March 21, 2025
Daryl Bigwood looks at the key provisions in the Crime and Policing Bill in relation to anti-social behaviour.
March 21, 2025
The Supreme Court has used “pure grammar” to clarify the law relating to adverse possession. Nick McKnight considers the ruling.
March 21, 2025
Michael Grant and Matthew Timm explore the law relating to "fitness for human habitation" and the court's approach to damages.
March 20, 2025
James Mallery-Nelson analyses the recent case of Patarkatsishvili v Woodward Fisher [2025] and looks at how to avoid misrepresentation in property transactions.
March 20, 2025
Rebecca Stewart analyses the provisions in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill that relate to planning decisions.
March 20, 2025
A recent Tribunal judgment stresses the importance of proactive enforcement of building safety standards, write Elizabeth Withers and David Owens.
March 19, 2025
The Court of Appeal recently overturned the care order regarding a child living at home with a complex care package, highlighting the importance of proportionality. Hazel Samuriwo analyses the judgment.
March 19, 2025
Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) examines a High Court judge’s masterclass in capacity determination.
March 19, 2025
A recent experience in court highlighted that misunderstandings still exist around s 20 of the Children Act 1989, writes Emma Griffiths, who provides a whistle-stop tour of key principles, authorities and guidance to signpost practitioners when faced with an issue about the appropriate legal framework for accommodating children who are subject to care proceedings.
March 19, 2025
Lauren Fullerton and Arran Dowling-Hussey look at one of the most significant special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) cases from 2024.
March 19, 2025
Charlotte Epstein dives into the decision to allow journalists to observe and report on family court hearings. Implemented following a successful pilot, the aim is to increase public understanding and awareness of the Family Courts.
March 19, 2025
Avaia Williams examines the Public Law Working Group’s recommendations on adoption by consent.
March 19, 2025
Katie Viggers, Mark Barnett and Hannah Khan set out four key takeaways for Integrated Care Boards from a recent case where a senior judge stressed the “crucial significance” of issuing proceedings promptly in a best interests case.
March 19, 2025
In the fourth and penultimate article in his series covering the Public Law Working Group’s recommendations for best practice for adoption, Avaia Williams considers Chapter 4 of the PLWG report on international adoptions.
March 19, 2025
Sarah Hutchinson analyses two recent Court of Protection rulings of interest to practitioners.
March 19, 2025
In the third in a series covering the Public Law Working Group’s recommendations for best practice for adoption, Avaia Williams considers Chapter 3 of the PLWG report which focuses on the practices and procedures surrounding adoption proceedings.
