The High Court has agreed to hear a judicial review claim challenging guidance from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities that puts limitations on how councils should set local energy efficiency standards for housing that go beyond national…

Judges sitting at the Central Family Court will wear robes during proceedings from this week (15 April 2024), in a pilot intended to explore the impact of increased formality in family courts.

Cambridgeshire County Council must release the names of individuals in a public-facing role, including councillors and officials, who submitted consultation responses on behalf of stakeholder groups, despite a promise in the consultation document that said…

There is "no place in the current or future planning system for permitted development (PD) rights", in particular those which permit the creation of new homes, the Local Government Association (LGA) has said.

Victoria Guest examines recent changes to the legal duties on schools regarding pupil registration and attendance.

Luke Exton examines guidance from LocatED on developing the education estate.

When children and young persons with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) move between boroughs, the local authorities involved have different duties depending on whether they are a child or young person, and whether they are currently ‘looked after’. Sarah Davidson and Ellie Mullett seek to unpick the applicable statutory, regulatory, and case law provisions, and highlight issues which can arise as a result of their intersection.

Micheal Jones KC provides an update on recent public law children cases of interest to practitioners.

A recent High Court case shows that there is still scope for arguable failure to remove claims, writes Ella Davis.

A gender-critical teacher recent lost his employment tribunal claims. Jo Moseley analyses the ruling and looks at the lessons for employers.

Sophie Alexander provides a critical analysis of the likely impact of the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023 on local authorities and their companies.