The LLG Grapevine - 01/03/2022

March 3, 2022

In this podcast, Helen McGrath, Head of Public Affairs & Dennis Hall, Bulletin Editor at LLG look back over the last edition of the bulletin highlighting points of interest.

Talking Law in Local Government.

Talking Law in Local Government Helen McGrath, Head of Public Affairs & Dennis Hall, Bulletin Editor at LLG looks back over the last edition of the bulletin highlighting points of interest, pulling in government policy and national news to give you a quick round-up of topical developments.

This week they discuss Supremacy of EU law, Electoral Commission on the Elections Bill, Repeat Homelessness Applications and Homelessness figures, Social Housing Reform, The Gambling Act and our LLG Statement on Ukraine.

Apr 18, 2024

Councils express concern at unintended impact of Economic Activity of Public Bodies Bill on LGPS

Apr 17, 2024

Levelling Up Committee chair questions Gove over two-year-long wait for response to Ombudsman review

Apr 17, 2024

Top public law silk stood down from independent review at Welsh ombudsman over Labour links

Apr 16, 2024

Oflog remit should be extended to local government audit, CIPFA CEO suggests

See all in this section

Making Decisions Judicially - A Guide for Decision-Makers

Are you involved in making decisions in court, a tribunal, or another formal decision-making environment? This book gives guidance in the skills required to reach and deliver well-structured judicial decisions.

Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud

Social housing fraud is an important and high profile issue. This title provides a thorough overview of this regime and how local authorities can maximise their chances of recovering possession of properties affected by fraud, obtaining 'compensation' and securing a conviction, including techniques for effective evidence gathering.

Care Standards Legislation Handbook Seventh edition

This seventh edition of the Care Standards Legislation Handbook collects in one place and presents in fully updated form all the legislation most needed by those involved in the workings of the regulatory systems, and the appeals processes, for care services in England and Wales.

Dementia and Human Rights

With the fresh analytical tools provided in this book, policy makers and practitioners will gain new insights into how this broader perspective can be used to further promote the quality of life and quality of care for all those affected by dementia.

Manual on Protest Injunctions Practice, Procedure and Persons Unknown

This is an online book setting out the law on protest injunctions – i.e. when a civil injunction is sought to restrain certain types of protest activity.

Court of Protection Made Clear: A User's Guide (revised 1st ed)

The essential, plain English guide to Court of Protection law & practice.

Information Rights

A Practitioner's Guide to Data Protection, Freedom of Information and other Information Rights.

A practical guide to factitious illness in care proceedings by Sharan Bhachu

A focused practical guide for advocates dealing with cases that involve FII, providing an understanding of the different definitions and terms.

Licensing: The New Law Second edition

The Licensing Act 2003 marked a major shift in licensing law and practice by introducing a new and unified system of alcohol and entertainment licensing. All of those involved in implementing, enforcing and advising upon the new regime need to have a detailed knowledge of the Act and subsequent regulations and guidance.

Local Authority Liability Seventh edition

Written by a team of specialists in local authority liability claims, this well-established and popular work provides a comprehensive survey of the legal liabilities of local authorities.

Cornerstone on Information Law

Cornerstone on Information Law is a one-volume practical guide focused on data protection law, freedom of information and the environmental information regulations. Covering the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, the title is up to date with adaptations to UK data protection law in the event of Brexit; while also explaining the law before…

A guide to UK data protection law with relevant provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018

The UK's exit from the European Union has resulted in changes to the principal UK Data Protection legislation namely the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (EU GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). The revision of the GDPR, is now known as the 'UK GDPR'.

Legal Books