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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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Individual ward member delegated powers

April 23, 2026
In the second article in a series of articles relating to the powers of backbench councillors to influence or take part in decision-making, Geoff Wild focuses on the little-used but potentially significant power for councils to delegate executive and non-executive functions to individual local Ward members.

What next for council consultations?

April 23, 2026
After the May elections, will council consultations remain ‘business as usual’? Rhion Jones looks at the potential for change.

Officer reports and decisions to close care homes

April 15, 2026
The Court of Appeal has confirmed the lawfulness of Kirklees Council’s decision to sell two adult care homes to a private provider. Peter Oldham KC and Jack Anderson analyse the judgment.

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