Comment & Analysis
Thirlwall Inquiry: What this means for local authorities and social care organisations
James Arrowsmith, Partner in social care at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, which advised NHS England during the inquiry, provides his comments on what the report’s findings mean for local authorities and other social care organisations.
Yes, 100 year-old law applies to likes of Meta
CTS confirms ban on Meta glasses in judicial buildings in England and Wales, as per long established
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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 CPO rules: What local authorities need to know about conditional confirmations
The Compulsory Purchase of Land (Conditional Confirmation) Regulations 2026 take effect on 11th April, introducing
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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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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
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A year to remember…
A devolution priority programme combined with a wider council reorganisation that could be seen from
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The grooming scandal: will the core issue be addressed?
One officer’s account reveals how underfunded services, not indifference, may have shaped the failures we
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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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