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Local Government weekly highlights—9 November 2023

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Published on: 09 November 2023

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This week's edition of Local Government weekly highlights includes coverage of the key local government announcements in the King’s Speech 2023. It also includes expert analysis on the new Provider Selection Regime 2023 governing procurement of healthcare services. Case analysis includes Kazi v Bradford MDC on failure to comply with improvement notices under section 30 of the Housing Act 2004; Muskwe and another v Cochrane concerning an appeal on restrictions on property to make a self-contained home for children in care; and Adil v GMC concerning a doctor’s use of social media to discuss coronavirus (COVID-19). The weekly highlights also includes further updates on Public procurement, Social housing, Children’s social care, Social care and Healthcare.

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