About Local Government Law
Local authorities are facing a period of unprecedented change and uncertainty. Lawyers are required to guide elected officials, council workers and the public through this process often with little support or guidance.
Social housing
This gold standard content set covers all aspects of social housing from homelessness, tenancy management, shared ownership and right to buy together with regulating housing provision.
Education
Education is central to the governments skills agenda to drive innovation and growth. Every aspect of education law is covered from early years foundation stage to further and higher education with a dedicated special educational needs topic.
Public procurement
Public bodies are subject to the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. We give full coverage of public contracts, from issues to consider before procurement, to dealing with contract award challenges.
Local authorities
Local authorities are facing unprecedented financial challenges, inevitable rationalisation and prioritisation of service provision. Lawyers are key in ensuring that difficult decisions are taken and implemented lawfully
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Latest Local Government News
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation, seeking views on proposals supporting the UK's transition to zero emission vehicles...
The Institute for Government (IfG) has published an analysis of the government's December 2024 local government finance settlement, which allocates...
Local Government analysis: This judgment is another in a string of decisions concerning the interpretation of the tenant condition. The issue in this...
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vikki Howells MS, has issued a written statement confirming that the Government of Wales Act 2006...
The Welsh Minister for Children and Social Care, Dawn Bowden has issued a written statement on the progress of Wales' Integrated Community Care System...
Latest Local Government Practice Notes
Remedies in judicial reviewOverviewThe types of remedies that can be awarded on an application for judicial review are contained in section 31 of the...
Net zero carbon buildings—law and policyWhat is a net zero carbon building?In April 2019, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) published Net Zero...
Which enforcement of judgment method should I choose?This Practice Note on domestic enforcement outlines the different methods of enforcement...
What is a family intervention tenancy?A family intervention tenancy (FIT) is a tenancy of a dwelling house granted instead of an assured or secure...
Vulnerable persons—participation and evidence in family proceedingsFamily Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), SI 2010/2955, Pt 3A, together with FPR...
Latest Local Government Precedents
Public Contracts Directive (2014)—training materials [Archived]ARCHIVED: These archived training materials provide information on Directive 2014/24/EU...
Discontinuation letterFORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 24 February 2025, the main provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) come into force. Procurements...
Letter to successful supplier after end of the standstill periodFORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 24 February 2025, the main provisions of the Procurement Act...
Letter rejecting a bidder during dialogue phase—competitive dialogue procedureFORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 24 February 2025, the main provisions of the...
Letter rejecting a bidder following negotiation—competitive procedure with negotiation and innovation partnership procedureFORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 24...
Latest Local Government Q&As
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Maladministration—complaints
Maladministration—complaintsSection 23 of the Local Government Act 1974 (LGA 1974), creates the role of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman...
What is the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?
Use of consultants in public procurement
Use of consultants in public procurementThere are basically two types of consultants that are used in public procurement:•consultants with technical...
Licensing committees
Licensing committeesThis Practice Note sets out the law and practice in relation to the duties and responsibilities of a licensing authority under the...
Obstruction of highways
Obstruction of highwaysThe fundamental public right upon a highway is to pass and re-pass, and the obstruction of a highway is usually a criminal...
Arms length management organisations (ALMOs)
Arms length management organisations (ALMOs)An arms length management organisation (ALMO) is a not-for-profit company that provides housing services...
Call-off procedures under framework agreements
Call-off procedures under framework agreementsLegal regimeFramework agreements are used increasingly for the procurement of works, services and...
Letter responding to clarification requests
Letter responding to clarification requests[On headed paper][Insert date][Insert address of bidder]Dear [Insert contact name or name of nominated lead...
Highways, street works and statutory undertakers
Highways, street works and statutory undertakersStreet works at common lawAt common law it is a nuisance to interfere with the surface of a highway....
Are the powers of a recovery order in children's care proceedings unlimited or can a child only be recovered once per order?
Assignment and succession of tenancy
Assignment and succession of tenancyAssignmentAssignment is the transfer of the interest in the tenancy to another person. Assignment of a secure...
What duties does an environmental health officer have in relation to the housing health and safety rating system? What powers of enforcement do they have?
Housing disrepair for local authority landlords—a practical guide
Housing disrepair for local authority landlords—a practical guideThis Practice Note discusses disrepair claims in relation to social housing, setting...
Collaborative procurement in the public sector—a short introduction
Collaborative procurement in the public sector—a short introductionThis Practice Note is a short introduction to the legal considerations that arise...
Teachers and staff in maintained schools
Teachers and staff in maintained schoolsWho is the employer?The employer will depend upon the status of the school. The employer is:•the local...
What powers of dispersal are available to the police and/or a local authority under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014? How are they imposed and what matters are taken into consideration?
UK gambling licensing regime
UK gambling licensing regimeThe three main types of licence available to potential gambling licensees within Great Britain are:•operating...
Council tax
Council taxWhat is Council tax and what is its purpose?The council tax was introduced as the primary source of collecting income from local residents...
Associated legal terms
Audit Commission
An independent regulator responsible for ensuring public money is spent efficiently, economically and effectively. Its functions include audit, assessment and research. It is a body corporate established under the Local Government Finance Act 1982 and its powers and responsibilities are set out in the Audit Commission Act 1998.
Principal council
The council elected for a principal area: Local Government Act 1972 s.270; Local Government Act 2000 s.85.
Section 151 officer
The officer responsible for the proper administration of the local authority's financial affairs under section 151 Local Government Act 1972.
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