August 22, 2025
Excluded by definition: the narrow reading of “stepchild” and housing succession claims
The Court of Appeal recently rejected a woman’s appeal against a judge’s order for possession of a property she had been residing in with her mother’s partner before he died. Sarah Salmon and Olivia Davies explain why.
Aug 22, 2025
Consistency in disciplinary processes
A recent Court of Appeal case involving a city council is a reminder of how important it is for employers to ensure consistent disciplinary…
Aug 21, 2025
What the Epping Forest injunction case means for local authorities across England
Jack Barber looks at the lessons from Epping Forest District Council’s successful application for an interim injunction against the…
Aug 21, 2025
Exclusions – lessons from the last academic year
Richard Freeth reviews the latest court rulings on school exclusions and provides a checklist identifying some key issues that will support…
Aug 21, 2025
New statutory guidance on RSHE
The Department for Education has issued new statutory guidance for schools on relationships, sex and health education. Veryan Exelby,…
August 21, 2025
Tracking down the abducted ‘P’
Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) examines a recent ruling that set out a menu of options for Court of Protection practitioners when faced with the abduction of ‘P’.
Aug 21, 2025
What does the law say about hair strand testing?
For years, companies providing hair strand testing (HST) for child proceedings have been largely self-regulating. Providers have often…
Aug 21, 2025
Document experts in age assessment disputes: Ask the court’s permission, not its forgiveness
Miya Watson examines a recent judicial review case where the court was tasked with evaluating the legitimacy of Kent County Council's age…
Aug 18, 2025
Navigating the Provider Selection Regime (Wales) Regulations 2025
Nicola Cullen explores the implementation and implications of the Provider Selection Regime (Wales) Regulations 2025, offering insights…
Aug 15, 2025
Ethics and Integrity Commission: a new chapter in public standards oversight
A new chapter in public standards oversight has begun with the Government’s announcement of the Ethics and Integrity Commission, replacing…
August 15, 2025
Allocation of temporary accommodation, transfer lists and discrimination
Genevieve Screeche-Powell reports on how a London borough successfully resisted an appeal about the local authority’s use of a database of homeless applicants awaiting transfer to alternative temporary accommodation.
Aug 14, 2025
Instruction of experts in housing disrepair claims
A recent decision of the Designated Civil Judge for Bristol has offered valuable guidance to social landlords and a salutary warning to…
Aug 14, 2025
From Wikimedia to the wider web: What the High Court’s judgment means for the Online Safety Act 2023
George McLellan, Christopher Watkins and Oliver Dickie provide an update on the recent High Court judgment regarding Wikimedia's challenge…
Aug 14, 2025
The Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 – eliminating profit from the care of looked after children
What does the eliminating profit agenda of the Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 mean? Eve Piffaretti and Kaya Williams explain.
Aug 13, 2025
Inability to speak at a planning committee meeting and prejudice
The Court of Appeal recently upheld a grant of planning permission for major development in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural…
Changes to the subsidy control statutory guidance August 2025
Angelica Hymers sets out what public authorities need to know from changes to the subsidy control statutory guidance.
A new planning bill for Wales: What will this mean?
Bill Cordingley and Ben Standing look at the key elements of the draft Planning (Wales) Bill.
The landfill tax and local authorities
The UK landfill tax consultation unveiled major potential reforms: how will this impact local authorities? Paul Collins of Ashfords…
REMA Update: New direction for electricity market reform
Bridget Newman provides insight into the future of the electricity market under the influence of the Review of Electricity Market…
FOI is a collateral attack on enforcement
Roderick Morton examines the outcome of a recent First-tier Tribunal case where a planning consultant sought information about a local…
The Legal Department of the Future and the Monitoring Officer
Paul Feild offers some comments on the findings of Local Government Lawyer’s Legal Department of the Feature report.
It was Darkest Before The Dawn
Philip Kolvin KC explains how the Night Time Industry’s Manifesto Darkest Before the Dawn provided the inspiration for the Licensing…
In ‘n’ Out – insourcing vs outsourcing
With the launch of the recent Cabinet Office consultation on further reforms to public procurement and the proposal for a public interest…
Town and village greens: landowner statements and regulatory failures by the CRA
Rowena Meager reports on a recent Commons Registration Authority decision where the effectiveness of a landowner statement was in dispute.
Supreme Court clarifies cumulative approach to qualified exemptions under FOIA
Charlotte Smith assesses the likely impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling on the aggregation of public interest arguments when applying…
Ofgem’s energy system cost allocation and recovery review – Proposed reforms and impact assessment
Kamran Zaheer brings readers up to date with the latest proposed reforms to the sharing out of Britain's energy costs.
New requirements for Residential PEEPS (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans)
The Government has issued regulations in relation to Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (‘Residential PEEPs’). Louise…
Beware helpful judges (or Timeo judices et dona ferentes)
Michael Singleton looks at the lessons from a successful appeal by tenants of a housing association against a suspended committal order…
The path ahead for social housing
Kristian Scholfield assesses the latest regulatory developments that could impact the social housing sector.
Re-evaluating Birmingham v Lee
Karamjit Singh highlights the importance of understanding the continued relevance of the 2008 Court of Appeal ruling in Birmingham v Lee to…
Reforming the Right to Buy
Jabir Dar looks at the latest developments when it comes to reforming the Right to Buy.
The power of local authorities to set local energy efficiency standards
The Court of Appeal has given judgment on local energy efficiency standards and a key Environment Act duty. Estelle Dehon KC and Rowan…
Preparation and conduct of public law children proceedings
Adrian Gordon sets out seven aspects to consider when it comes to public law children proceedings.
The Office for Environmental Protection and local authorities
What are the recommendations of the OEP’s report Environmental Inspections in England (July 2025) and should local authorities feel the…
Flood risk and emerging Local Plans
Paul Cairnes KC and Jessica Allen analyse a significant decision by a planning inspector on flood risk and emerging Local Plans at Reg.19…
Disordered eating and the gaps between services – the consequences for the Court of Protection
Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) looks at a judgment about case management in a very difficult case involving a 17 year old with profoundly…
Mental health tribunals and 11(7) representatives
Peter Edwards looks at the implications for 11(7) representatives and Accredited Legal Representatives of a recent Upper Tribunal ruling.
The Housing Ombudsman on ASB
Harry Browne sets out some key takeaways from the Housing Ombudsman's recent report on anti-social behaviour.
The role of substitutes
Geoff Wild looks at the practice of local authorities nominating substitutes when a member is unable to take their place on a committee.
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: key considerations
Gareth Oldale and Georgia Philippou look at how local government can prepare for the upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.
The Pensions Scheme Bill and the LGPS
Kate Beech and Mary Mundy reflect on the changes in the new Pensions Scheme Bill for the Local Government Pension Scheme (“LGPS”).
Reasonable adjustments and the removal of disadvantage
The Employment Appeal Tribunal recently ruled that there had been no failure to make reasonable adjustments where the adjustments had no…
Powering the future: Legal insight on driving demand for hydrogen in the UK
Meghan Vaillancourt analyses the law surrounding the future of hydrogen fuel in the UK after report from the leading trade association.
Commercial market operator principle clarified in CAT ruling on subsidy control challenge
Jonathan Blunden, Oliver Slater and Oliver Dickie analyse a recent Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) judgment rejecting a challenge to two…
Government issues response to the UK ETS expansion to waste
Natasha Barlow provides insight into the Government's response to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme consultation.
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Executive Programme in Public Procurement Law and Policy - University of Nottingham 
Business and Property Masterclass #5: Interim Relief – Acting urgently and getting it right - Cornerstone Barristers
10-09-2025 11:00 am
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Net Zero Summit - Sharpe Pritchard 
Property Law Roadshow 2025 - Bristol - St John's Chambers 
CUBAS Comprehensive Training & Licencing (Manchester), September 2025
Business and Property Masterclass #6: Rights of Light and Restrictive Covenants - Cornerstone Barristers
23-09-2025
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AI in the Public Sector Conference - Westminster Insight 
Activism in the Workplace - 42BR Barristers Employment Law Annual Lecture 
DoLS Authoriser Training - LPS Law 
Property Law Roadshow 2025 - Cardiff - St John's Chambers 
Institutional landlord series: Possession – High Court Enforcement - 5 Pump Court
22-10-2025 4:00 pm
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Institutional landlord series: Costs Recovery and Legally Aided Parties - 5 Pump Court
05-11-2025 4:00 pm
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Annual Fraud Conference 2025 - Oxford Investigation Service 
HMPL Building Blocks: Tenancy Management – Assignment, Mutual Exchange and Succession - Devonshires
12-03-2026
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Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 2: Exclusion and Debarment - 39 Essex Chambers
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Ivy Legal - Certificate in Planning Enforcement
Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 1: Overview and New Procedures - 39 Essex Chambers
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Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 3: Contract Modification - 39 Essex Chambers
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Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 4: Challenges and Remedies - 39 Essex Chambers
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