The LLG Grapevine 28th June

June 28, 2021

This week Deborah Evans, Dennis Hall and Helen McGrath discuss S.W. v United Kingdom: European Court of Human Rights, Dobson v North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Place and Wellbeing in Local Government, The Commercial edge: Renewing the case for the Local Investment, Schools and Education, Social Care Finance, MHCLG Questions last week, and the Electoral Integrity Bill.

What is the role of the National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team in assisting enforcement authorities?

Robert Brown, Principal Solicitor at Powys County Council, recalls joining the National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) and explains how the team can help legal officers in enforcing their council's statutory duties.
Three things to think about when you’re re-mortgaging your home

Sarah Deacon, Area Manager for Wesleyan Financial Services (WFS) who specialises in providing financial advice to lawyers, explains the top three things to consider when you’re planning to re-mortgage your home.

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President of Court of Protection says guidance needed on judicial meetings with subject of proceedings

Nov 26, 2021

Fighting ever increasing odds against a draconian intervention – and when is a without notice hearing acceptable?

Nov 25, 2021

Welsh council pursues closure order after cinema refuses to implement Covid pass rule

Nov 17, 2021

Welsh health board secures summary dismissal of procurement claim over award for mental health sanctuary service

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What is the role of the National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team in assisting enforcement authorities?

Three things to think about when you’re re-mortgaging your home

President of Court of Protection says guidance needed on judicial meetings with subject of proceedings

Fighting ever increasing odds against a draconian intervention – and when is a without notice hearing acceptable?

Welsh council pursues closure order after cinema refuses to implement Covid pass rule

Welsh health board secures summary dismissal of procurement claim over award for mental health sanctuary service

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