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Council decision to refuse covid business grant for business owner upheld by High Court
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Council decision-making for not including deputy fees as personal expense flawed: Ombudsman
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Council decision-making procedures and legal advice “not followed” during closure of care home, independent review finds
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Council declares ‘critical incident’ in adult social care
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Council declines to refund bridge tolls despite tribunal defeat
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Council declines to review signage despite successful appeal over "confusing" bus gate signs
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Council defeated in High Court by allotment holders over school sports pitches plan
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Council defeats £1.7m claim brought by contractor over bus station
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Council defeats appeal by convenience store over revocation of premises licence
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Council defeats appeal by driver over revocation of licence ahead of trial for conspiracy to supply drugs
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Council defeats appeal over revocation of premises licence for breach of coronavirus regulations
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Council defeats appeal over ruling that it did not breach public sector equality duty in possession case
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Council defeats appeal over status of former bus depot
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Council defeats bid to enforce decision of adjudicator in highways contract dispute
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Council defeats challenge to decision to add 34 footpaths to definitive map
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Council defeats challenge to grant of permission for boarding school expansion
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Council defeats challenge to new social housing development
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