Public matters – May 2024
30 May 2024
Local Nature Recovery Strategies: How can they contribute to nature recovery and what are local authorities required to do?
We explain the UK Government's mandate for all local authorities to have local nature recovery strategies (LNRSs) in place by March 2025.
The transparency regime under the Subsidy Control Act - how it could be improved
This article summarises the transparency regime under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, the impact of non-compliance and how it could be improved.
Managing PFI contract expiry and maintaining party relationships
With many schemes due to expire soon, this article highlights the importance of managing relationships in PFI contracts.
We include tips for mitigating the risk of a breakdown in relations, as well as steps to take should the situation decline.
How local authorities can deal with unlawful encampments
This article covers the various legal options available to local authorities to ensure best outcomes, including considering the welfare needs of unlawful occupiers.
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Comment on English devolution white paper
16 December 2024
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13 December 2024
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12 December 2024
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Comments on the National Planning Policy Framework reform
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Guide - PFI expiry
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10 December 2024
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The latest take on vicarious liability for kinship / connected person foster care
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Supreme Court shines a light on collective agreements
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Public matters: November 2024
28 November 2024
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Comment on local goverment finance policy settlement
28 November 2024
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A new code of conduct, how this might be useful for local authority companies
27 November 2024
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The housing benefit subsidy deficit: Strategies for funding temporary accommodation
26 November 2024
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Manchester Ship Canal Co Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd: Opening the floodgates to mass litigation?
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Opinion
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14 November 2024
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Public matters: October 2024
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