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With local elections taking place this week, Returning Officers and their teams may be considering what options are open to the disgruntled candidate or elector who seeks to challenge a result. Emyr Thomas explains. Problems at the count? Act quickly! If, following the declaration, something significant happens which could give rise to a challenge (for…

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Introducing our definitive work on heat network regulation – a comprehensive guide that cuts through the complexity of a rapidly evolving regulatory regime. In this landmark analysis, we have meticulously scrutinised every aspect of the forthcoming Heat Networks (Market Framework Regulations) 2025, the accompanying consultations, and the draft authorisation conditions. With the regulatory landscape still…

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Simon Kiely, a Partner in Sharpe Pritchard’s Dispute Resolution team, acted for Lewes District Council in prosecuting national building materials supplier Travis Perkins. The prosecution came about for offences under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (the Act) following a fatal accident involving wood falling from one of their delivery vehicles. At…

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Overview On 16 December 2024, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (“MHCLG”) released the English Devolution White Paper (the “White Paper”), setting out plans to develop devolution in England with the intention of “unleashing power from Whitehall back into local communities that know their areas best”. The Government announced plans to merge local…

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On 8 August 2024, the Charity Commission updated its Guidance “Local authorities (or councils) and as trustees of charities”. The Charity Commission also published a shortened version for councillors, jointly with the Local Government Association “Local authorities (or councils) as trustees of charities – a guide for councillors”. This new important guidance: Outlines what is…

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