Comment & Analysis
The Hillsborough Law: A new era of candour for the public sector
Following the Hillsborough Law passing through the House of Commons, Ridwaan Omar from Forbes Solicitors,
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New Right to Buy guidance published for local authorities
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has issued updated statutory guidance to
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Will local government reorganisation delay the preparation of local plans?
The importance of universal coverage of up-to-date local plans is not in doubt. Local plans
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TPOs: The missing piece in insurers’ climate logic
Councils balancing tree protection, legal liability and shrinking budgets are on the front line of
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‘Exporting’ the housing challenge
The growing tendency of councils to use ‘out of area’ placements to discharge their housing
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An important step has been taken, but now the groundwork begins
With the seasonal break approaching, many councils will be hoping for a period of rest and recuperation, but in reality, they know there’s no time to waste, say Claire Ward, partner, and Sue Bearman, legal director at Anthony Collins. So, what can they do to prepare?
A year to remember…
A devolution priority programme combined with a wider council reorganisation that could be seen from
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Angiolini inquiry: police response to our questions
Damning report said 26% of police forces had still not implemented specialist policies on investigating
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Opinion: What local government needs to know about the UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
The new Bill represents a step-change in regulatory expectations, says Rob Demain, Founder and CEO
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30 years of the Environment Act: Has it worked?
Tim Williamson, Technical Director at Air Quality Consultants Ltd asks how the Environment Act has
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Grid reform, delivery deficit: the planning sector must engage beyond policy
Renewable energy sources are facing huge wait times for infrastructure connection. But as Paul Rogers
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