High Court rules on the service of local authority decision notices by email
The High Court has confirmed that email service of statutory notices and decisions by local authorities is valid and effective on delivery, irrespective of whether the email is seen by the person concerned. Chloe McQuillan, Olivia Peake, and Amy Dann explain what you need to know.
April 30, 2026
High Court rules on the service of local authority decision notices by email
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