About Local Government Law
Local authorities are facing a period of unprecedented change and uncertainty. Lawyers are required to guide elected officials, council workers and the public through this process often with little support or guidance.
Social housing
This gold standard content set covers all aspects of social housing from homelessness, tenancy management, shared ownership and right to buy together with regulating housing provision.
Education
Education is central to the governments skills agenda to drive innovation and growth. Every aspect of education law is covered from early years foundation stage to further and higher education with a dedicated special educational needs topic.
Public procurement
Public bodies are subject to the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. We give full coverage of public contracts, from issues to consider before procurement, to dealing with contract award challenges.
Local authorities
Local authorities are facing unprecedented financial challenges, inevitable rationalisation and prioritisation of service provision. Lawyers are key in ensuring that difficult decisions are taken and implemented lawfully
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Latest Local Government News
A round-up of the latest news from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), including three adult social care providers rated inadequate....
Local Government analysis: The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal challenging Birmingham City Council's decision to maintain its adult social care...
Planning analysis: In Bradbury v Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against a decision to grant planning...
The Cabinet Office has updated Procurement Policy Note 010: Procuring steel in government contracts (PPN 010), which provides in-scope organisations...
The Cabinet Office has updated Procurement Policy Note 013: Using standard contracts (PPN 013), which provides in-scope organisations with guidance on...
Latest Local Government Practice Notes
Writs and warrants—permission to issue and durationThis Practice Note considers whether permission is required to obtain a writ or a warrant, how long...
Public Guardian and Court of Protection fees and fixed costsFees for applications to the Office of the Public GuardianThe fees to be paid in respect...
Charity reporting and accountingThe requirements for reporting and accounting by charities are set out in sections 130–176, Part 8 Charity Accounts,...
Net zero carbon buildings—law and policyWhat is a net zero carbon building?In April 2019, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) published Net Zero...
Council taxThis Practice Note summarises all aspects of council tax. It explains the role of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), outlining the council...
Latest Local Government Precedents
Invitation to participate in dialogue—competitive dialogue procedureSTOP PRESS: As of 24 February 2025, the main provisions of the Procurement Act...
Invitation to tender―competitive procedure with negotiationSTOP PRESS: As of 24 February 2025, the main provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA...
Judicial review—defendant response to a letter before claimDear [insert name]Response to your letter before claim in proposed judicial review...
Section 146 noticeNotice before forfeitureTo: [insert full name of Tenant] of [insert address] [incorporated in England and Wales with company...
Reversionary lease by referenceHM Land Registry Prescribed ClausesLR1. Date of the lease[date]LR2. Title Number(s)LR2.1 Landlord's title...
Latest Local Government Q&As
Featured Local Government content
Maladministration—complaints
Maladministration—complaintsSection 23 of the Local Government Act 1974 (LGA 1974), creates the role of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman...
What is the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?
Use of consultants in public procurement
Use of consultants in public procurementThere are basically two types of consultants that are used in public procurement:•consultants with technical...
Licensing committees
Licensing committeesThis Practice Note sets out the law and practice in relation to the duties and responsibilities of a licensing authority under the...
Obstruction of highways
Obstruction of highwaysThe fundamental public right upon a highway is to pass and re-pass, and the obstruction of a highway is usually a criminal...
Arms length management organisations (ALMOs)
Arms length management organisations (ALMOs)An arms length management organisation (ALMO) is a not-for-profit company that provides housing services...
Call-off procedures under framework agreements
Call-off procedures under framework agreementsLegal regimeFramework agreements are used increasingly for the procurement of works, services and...
Letter responding to clarification requests
Letter responding to clarification requests[On headed paper][Insert date][Insert address of bidder]Dear [Insert contact name or name of nominated lead...
Highways, street works and statutory undertakers
Highways, street works and statutory undertakersStreet works at common lawAt common law it is a nuisance to interfere with the surface of a highway....
Are the powers of a recovery order in children's care proceedings unlimited or can a child only be recovered once per order?
Assignment and succession of tenancy
Assignment and succession of tenancyAssignmentAssignment is the transfer of the interest in the tenancy to another person. Assignment of a secure...
What duties does an environmental health officer have in relation to the housing health and safety rating system? What powers of enforcement do they have?
Housing disrepair for local authority landlords—a practical guide
Housing disrepair for local authority landlords—a practical guideThis Practice Note discusses disrepair claims in relation to social housing, setting...
Collaborative procurement in the public sector—a short introduction
Collaborative procurement in the public sector—a short introductionThis Practice Note is a short introduction to the legal considerations that arise...
Teachers and staff in maintained schools
Teachers and staff in maintained schoolsWho is the employer?The employer will depend upon the status of the school. The employer is:•the local...
What powers of dispersal are available to the police and/or a local authority under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014? How are they imposed and what matters are taken into consideration?
UK gambling licensing regime
UK gambling licensing regimeThe three main types of licence available to potential gambling licensees within Great Britain are:•operating...
Council tax
Council taxWhat is Council tax and what is its purpose?The council tax was introduced as the primary source of collecting income from local residents...
Associated legal terms
Area committee
A local authority committee or sub-committee satisfying specified conditions and established to discharge executive functions concerning part of the area of the authority (see section 9E Local Government Act 2000 and the Local Authorities (Arrangements for the Discharge of Functions) (England) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/1019)). In relation to Wales see the Local Government Act 2000 s 18 and the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Discharge of Functions) (Wales) Regulations 2001, SI 2002/802.
Council tax
A local tax on residential dwellings which goes towards paying for the services provided both by the local authority that collects it, known as the billing authority, and other authorities in the area, known as preceptors.
Statutory chief officers
The senior officers that a local authority is required by law to appoint.
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