

Nine out of 10 "high-risk" toxic sites have not been tested by councils, BBC investigation finds
Thousands of potentially toxic sites that councils have identified as “high risk” have not been tested due to a lack of funds, a BBC investigation has revealed.
March 14, 2025
Nine out of 10 "high-risk" toxic sites have not been tested by councils, BBC investigation finds
Features


IPA guidance 2025: Managing PFI distress and preparing for expiry
Aanya Gujral and David Owens dive into the recent guidance published on managing the risks associated with Private Finance Initiative (“PFI”) projects.
July 03, 2025
IPA guidance 2025: Managing PFI distress and preparing for expiry

What might the public inquiry on child sexual exploitation look like
With the recent announcement that there will now be a national public inquiry into child sexual exploitation (CSE) Stephanie McGarry and Sarah Erwin-Jones look at what this means for those likely to be become involved and what Baroness Casey had to say in her recently published review into CSE.
July 03, 2025
What might the public inquiry on child sexual exploitation look like

Data (Use and Access) Act – Updating Data Protection Law and more
On the 19th June 2025, the Data Use and Access Bill (“DUA Bill”) received Royal Assent to become the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (“DUA Act”).
Jul 03, 2025
Data (Use and Access) Act – Updating Data Protection Law and more

High Court Dismisses Challenge to New Super Prison
The High Court has refused permission to challenge the Secretary of State's decision to grant planning permission for so called 'super prison' on Green Belt land near HMP Garth and HMP Wymott in Lancashire.
Jul 03, 2025
High Court Dismisses Challenge to New Super Prison

AI, copyright and LLMs
What are the copyright and confidentiality issues arising from use of public and private Large Language Models (LLMs)? Justin Harrington explains.
Jul 03, 2025
AI, copyright and LLMs
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Property Nuts and Bolts – Part 4 – Boundary disputes - Landmark Chambers
This event is part of Landmark Chamber's popular Property Law Nuts & Bolt webinar series.
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Council facing legal claim over abuse suffered at school for vulnerable children
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Council facing potential legal challenge over planned transfer of former leisure centre site to university
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Council failed looked after child with special educational needs because of “bewildering” lack of basic knowledge, Ombudsman finds
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Council failed to carry out needs assessment within statutory timeframes due to shortage of educational psychologists, Ombudsman finds
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Council failed to follow correct procedure when deciding whether school transport should be provided, Ombudsman finds
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Council failed to provide education for numerous children with SEND, Ombudsman finds
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Council fails in Court of Appeal challenge over special educational needs provision
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Council failures led to loss of educational provision for autistic child, Ombudsman finds
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Council fined £16k after school technician lost finger while operating machine
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Council fined £27k after guilty plea over its Legionella management systems
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Council forced to apply for retrospective planning permission for ground source heat pumps after thinking it was unnecessary
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Council found at fault for failing to offer alternative educational provision when looked after child moved in with new family
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Council had backlog of nearly 1,500 support plans to review for children with SEND, Ombudsman finds
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Council hires barrister to conduct review of assessment process for Education, Health and Care plans
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Council hit with improvement notice following SEND inspection
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Council issued with improvement notice over “significant” SEND concerns
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Council issued with statutory direction in relation to SEND service provision
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Council joins JR of school over sixth form exclusions
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Council lawyers to seek return of £230k paid to academy chain
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Council leader eyes use of PSPO to stop disturbances outside primary school
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