Stay informed with the latest developments and materials crucial for local government law. This resource offers a comprehensive overview of key changes and updates, equipping practitioners with the knowledge needed to stay ahead in this dynamic field.
The Department for Education (DfE) has published an independent review into the early deaths of six care leavers aged 18 to 24. The review found that...
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced the allocation of £9.58 billion under the first phase of the £39...
Planning analysis: On 24 August 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published a consultation on implementing the planning...
Local Government analysis: The Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge to Devon County Council’s decision to close a non-statutory mental health support...
What is the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?Purposive (teleological) constructionThe purposive approach has its roots in legal systems...
Housing disrepair for local authority landlords—a practical guideThis Practice Note discusses disrepair claims in relation to social housing, setting...
What are the grounds for judicial review?We have focused on judicial review in the High Court in England and Wales. Having conducted a comprehensive...
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...
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some point
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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