Claire Ward

Solicitor, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

I worked in house in local government for 20 years working at a county and unitary council before joining Anthony Collins in 2022.

I started in local government as an assistant solicitor specialising in employment law and sat as an Employment Tribunal Judge in Wales for ten years.

As my career developed, I specialised in governance, project management and working with elected members.

I am an experienced solicitor and now support local authorities nationwide, acting as a sounding board for council monitoring officers, chief executives and other senior officers on governance issues. I understand local government law and practice and offer practical advice and solutions.

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Local Authority of Powers to create byelaws

Practice Notes

Byelaws are local laws that have the force of law within the areas to which they apply. They generally require something to be done or not to be done in a particular location and are accompanied by some sanction or penalty for their non-observance. Local Authorities in England create byelaws to ensure something is or is not done within part or all of it’s area. To ensure such orders are complied with requires the byelaw to be enforceable by law.

Local Government