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Council facing fresh judicial review over environmental permit for incinerator
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Council facing judicial review challenge over approval of plans to double size of poultry farm
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Council facing judicial review for push to get children in vulnerable families back to school
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Council facing judicial review over removal of trial cycle lane
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Council facing judicial review threat from care home providers
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Council facing legal challenge over development plan document calling for 1,700+ homes
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Council facing legal challenge over grant of planning permission for poultry unit near River Severn
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Council facing legal challenge to grant of planning permission for expansion of Southampton Airport
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Council facing legal claim over abuse suffered at school for vulnerable children
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Council facing legal threat over management of rare dune habitat
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Council facing legal threat over temporary refugee accommodation
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Council facing potential legal challenge over planned transfer of former leisure centre site to university
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Council facing second legal challenge over permission for 62-dwelling development on former zoo car park
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Council failed looked after child with special educational needs because of “bewildering” lack of basic knowledge, Ombudsman finds
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Council failed to assess man with autism properly leading to breakdown of relationship with mother, Ombudsman finds
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Council failed to carry out needs assessment within statutory timeframes due to shortage of educational psychologists, Ombudsman finds
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Council failed to complete investigation and communicate decision to school taxi driver, Ombudsman finds
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Council failed to comply with procurement law, external auditors say
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Council failed to consider impact of proposed retail development on local post office, High Court finds
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Council failed to follow correct procedure when deciding whether school transport should be provided, Ombudsman finds
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