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No liability for sap falling on the public highway
Powys County Council has successfully defended a claim brought on the basis that it had failed to address the presence of sap on a pavement. Judith Blades explains how.
Where now for the ‘right’ to park?
At what point does a right go too far to be recognised as an easement? Max Thorowgood considers a recent Upper Tribunal decision.
High Court on highway widths
Charles Streeten analyses the High Court’s rejection of a challenge to confirmation of a definitive map modification order.
Imposing the brakes on car cruising
Shabinah Ladha discusses Mr Justice Ritchie’s approach in justifying the continuation of ‘car cruising’ injunctions across Birmingham and the Black Country and why nothing short of an injunction will do in curbing street racing.
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Local Authority Insight Series: Making Highways Fit for the Future
Join Ruth Stockley, barrister at Kings Chambers, and Chris Burgess of Norfolk County Council for an in-depth discussion that addresses the legal issues and obstacles involved with adapting highways for a low carbon future and the legal tools available to local authorities.
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Jonathan Bourne of Damar Training sets out why in-house council teams and law firms should embrace apprenticeships.
Walker Morris supports Tower Hamlets Council in first known Remediation Contribution Order application issued by local authority
Walker Morris has supported Tower Hamlets London Borough Council (LBTH) in issuing what is believed to be one of the first Remediation…
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