Feb 27, 2026
Service charge recovery and the Building Safety Act 2022
Zoe McGovern, Sian Gibbon and Caroline Frampton set out what local authorities need to consider when it comes to the Building Safety Act…
Feb 27, 2026
The draft NPPF consultation: what’s new
Mark Harris and Mark Bassett set out the key proposed changes in the Government’s revised planning framework.
Feb 26, 2026
Mobile phones, AI and schools
New guidance on mobile phones and AI could impact school regulation, writes Jen Davie.
Feb 26, 2026
Transparency in FII cases
In a recent case Mrs Justice Lieven dealt with Transparency Orders in care proceedings. Graeme Bentley analyses the ruling.
Feb 25, 2026
Court documents and AI
Tom Whittaker summarises the key points from a Civil Justice Council consultation on use of AI in preparing court documents, including…
Feb 25, 2026
Next steps for the LGPS after the access and fairness consultation
Alec Bennett highlights the key points from the Government’s response to its “Access and fairness” consultation in relation to the Local…
Feb 25, 2026
What is an Officer?
Geoff Wild considers what exactly is an 'officer' of a council and explores the complex rules that surround their appointment and dismissal.
Feb 25, 2026
The High Court on the EHRC’s “interim update”
The High Court has rejected a judicial review challenge brought by Good Law Project and three individual claimants to the “interim update”…
Feb 25, 2026
Substituted decision notices and contempt of court
A council was recently held in contempt for non-compliance with a First-Tier Tribunal decision following an environmental information…
Feb 25, 2026
Social media guidance for members
Paul Feild provides some tips on putting together a social media policy for members.
Feb 24, 2026
2026 in construction: a look ahead
Michael Comba and Rachel Murray-Smith provide a summary of the key points of interest in the upcoming year in the construction sector,…
Feb 19, 2026
Track allocation in housing disrepair claims
A recent case provides valuable guidance on the proper approach to track allocation in housing disrepair cases and highlights the…
Feb 19, 2026
Withdrawing applications for care orders
Phoebe Duterloo looks at the lessons from a recent Family Court judgment following a local authority’s application to withdraw care…
Feb 19, 2026
Appropriate professional boundaries for teachers
Should a teacher be banned for telling a parent their child was being singled out by other staff? Alexandra Addington considers a recent…
Feb 18, 2026
Children under 16 and deprivation of liberty
Ms Justice Henke as Lead Judge for the National Deprivation of Liberty List has recently handed down two informative judgments in relation…
Feb 18, 2026
A Welsh white leopard?
Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) looks at a recent case where litigation capacity in the absence of subject-matter capacity was revisited.
Feb 18, 2026
Conversion to an ‘empty’ MAT
Gerry Morrison considers the legal, governance and practical implications of Franklin Sixth Form College’s conversion to an ‘empty’…
Feb 18, 2026
Obvious risks: the beautiful game
The High Court recently rejected an appeal over an injury sustained by the claimant when climbing over a perimeter fence to retrieve a…
Feb 18, 2026
Development, flood risk and planning judgment
Rohini Vekaria considers what the High Court decision in Gladman and recent NPPF/PPG amendments mean in practice.
Feb 18, 2026
Timed out?
Will the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 help limit challenges aimed at timing out permissions? Katie Scuoler considers the key…
Feb 18, 2026
Heat Network Zoning: What the Government’s 2026 Response Means for Local Authorities
Tom Knox analyses the government's reply to the consultation on heat network zoning and shares the main takeaways for the impact it will…
Feb 18, 2026
A National Security Assessment: Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Collapse – Implications for Infrastructure and Energy
Bridget Newman talks readers through the recent National Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National…
Feb 13, 2026
The Community and Regeneration Streamlined Route: frequently asked questions
Alexander Rose explains how public authorities can make use of the new Community and Regeneration Streamlined Subsidy Scheme.
Feb 13, 2026
To lot or not to lot?
Rebecca Rees and Jade Divers address a thorny procurement question.
Feb 13, 2026
Judicial review: prematurity, standing and the correct forum
Helen Fry and Suhan Rajkumar look at the wider implications of the recent refusal of permission for a judicial review challenge over the…
Feb 13, 2026
Sex discrimination and gender reassignment: the Darlington nurses case
Darlington nurses have been successful in a high-profile sex discrimination/transgender rights case. Louise Singh looks at the lessons from…
Feb 13, 2026
New electrical safety regulations for social housing
Victoria Bonnet, Emma Hindon and Briony Bladen-Jones set out what social landlords need to know in relation to new electrical safety…
Feb 13, 2026
Restrictive interventions and seclusion in schools
Gemma Nicholas sets out the key legal implications of revised government guidance on restrictive interventions and seclusion in schools.
Feb 12, 2026
The Mayor of London's strategic planning role
The Planning Court has reaffirmed the limits of challenge to the Mayor of London’s strategic role. Douglas Edwards KC and Michael Rhimes…
Feb 11, 2026
Updates to the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023 in 2026
Nicola Cullen assesses the impact of the provisions in the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023 that will come into…
Feb 11, 2026
Bus franchising: what next
Frank Suttie, Michael Bray and Tom Johnson examine major changes to the bus franchising process.
Feb 11, 2026
Infrastructure consenting in Wales
How does the application process for the new Welsh infrastructure consenting regime work? Cathryn Tracey explains.
Feb 11, 2026
Grey belt tests tested
Simon Ricketts looks at the lessons from the latest decisions on the application of the grey belt tests.
Feb 11, 2026
Schools, grass banks and the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957
Tom Danter looks at the lessons from a recent personal injury claim against a county borough council.
Feb 09, 2026
Another bite at the cherry? New application issued in the CAT challenges subsidies proposed by Durham County Council
Beatrice Wood and Shyann Sheehy provide an insight into a new challenge in the Competition Appeal Tribunal to proposed subsidies to be put…
Feb 06, 2026
Releasing stalled housing sites
John Pugh-Smith looks at the challenges around stalled housing sites and outlines some possible solutions, pending MHCLG’s awaited “full…
Feb 06, 2026
Threshold findings and final orders at Issues Resolution Hearings
Graeme Bentley draws out the main points for local authorities from the Re D case and highlights the areas that require particular care…
Feb 06, 2026
Subsidies for regional airports
Aviation subsidies have been brought into the spotlight by the Cardiff Airport Subsidy Control case. Alexander Rose examines the key issues.
Feb 06, 2026
The Procurement Review Unit is now live
Laura Wisdom and Sophie Osborn set out what contracting authorities and suppliers need to know about the Procurement Review Unit.
Feb 06, 2026
Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Family Courts
Lisa Edmunds considers the risks, responsibilities and judicial guidance in relation to parties’ use of AI in the Family Courts.
Feb 05, 2026
The Warm Homes Plan: Key Takeaways
Nimoy Kher analyses the Government's Warm Homes Plan, picking out the key parts of the plan and what they mean for local authorities.
Feb 04, 2026
Building safety reform in Wales
Matthew Stevens considers what the new higher-risk building rules in Wales mean in practice and how the regime compares to England.
Feb 04, 2026
Warm homes and heat networks – what now for local authorities?
Nathan Bradberry and Carrie Davies set out the steps local authorities can take to prepare for implementation of the Warm Homes Plan.
Feb 04, 2026
Issue estoppel in service charge disputes
The Upper Tribunal has recently considered the application of issue estoppel to a s.19 LTA 1985 FTT determination that a variable service…
Feb 04, 2026
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and Wales: extending protections from discrimination to Welsh contract-holders
Sarah Salmon and Alistair Cantor dissect the forthcoming anti-discrimination measures due to be introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025…
Feb 04, 2026
Awaab’s Law and development agreements
Ellen Hawthorne considers what social landlords must build into their development agreements in light of Awaab’s Law.
Feb 04, 2026
Employment webinar: Managing settlements: the legal and practical issues, and the pitfalls to avoid
Rajiv Joshi, Jonathan Walsh and Tom Pimenta provide insight into the strict requirements for settlement discussions and many practical…
Feb 04, 2026
Housing case alert - January 2026
Emily Howe and Ian Larkins round up the latest housing law judgments of interest to local authorities and housing associations.
Feb 02, 2026
The EIP: 10 Days of the 10 Goals - Goal 10: Access to nature
Margherita Cornaglia examines the final goal of the Government's Enviromental Improvement Plan 2025.
Jan 30, 2026
Cross-border placements of children
Justin Gray outlines imminent reforms to cross-border placements of children in Scotland.
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Cell Site & Mobile Data: Navigating Digital Evidence in Family Law - 42BR 
The Procurement Act 2023 – One Year On - DAC Beachcroft 
SEN legal training day for councils - SV Law 
Conditions and Commencements - Ivy Legal 
How to Handle a Subject Access Request - Act Now 
How to Share Personal Data - Act Now 
Webinar: ABE Interviews and Best Practice Masterclass - Spire Barristers
19-03-2026 4:00 pm
Online (live)
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) - The Training Centre 
Annual Planning Seminar 2026 - No.5 Barristers 
Chambers to Deliver PACE Training for Local Authority Enforcement Teams - 4-5 Gray's Inn Square
24-03-2026
Online (live)
Procurement and Public Law update - Ward Hadaway 
The ERA – Benefits and Working Conditions - Sharpe Pritchard 
The Law of Public Rights of Way, Commons and Town or Village Greens Seminar (Hybrid) - Francis Taylor Building
25-03-2026
London
The Procurement Act 2023: The Role of The New Debarment and Exclusions Regime in Regulating Construction Products - 39 Essex Chambers
25-03-2026
London
Rating Nuts and Bolts webinar series: Liability orders - Landmark Chambers 
Family Law 'Know How' Talk Series: Discussing Sibling Assessments in Care Proceedings - College Chambers
26-03-2026 5:00 pm
Online (live)
The Renters’ Rights Act: do’s, don’ts, red lines and heavy fines - Cornerstone Barristers
30-03-2026 11:00 am
Online (live)
Assets of Community Value Revolution: Implications of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - Kings Chambers
30-03-2026 2:00 pm
Online (live)
Building Safety Wales: The Future for Social Housing, Property Managers and Developers - Devonshires
31-03-2026 12:00 pm
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