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Council succeeds in getting procurement claim brought by NHS trust struck out
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Council successfully applies for reconsideration of available amount under POCA
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Council successfully defends decision not to treat claimant as ‘former relevant child’
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Council successfully defends decision that proposed demolition of old school was within permitted development rights
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Council suspends busking in Leicester Square following court ruling
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Council suspends debt-related court action against residents during coronavirus pandemic
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Council suspends grants of planning permission in 69km river catchment after phosphates warning
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Council takes legal action against housing associations over standard of homes
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Council that found 864 uncounted postal votes after declaring result refers mishap to Electoral Commission
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Council that used savings below the threshold for care fees repays complainant £14k
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