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NPPF 2026: Key Planning Reforms for LPAs and Developers

20 August 2026

With the NPPF 2026 now in force, the planning rulebook has shifted decisively. Rebecca Stewart takes a first look at what some of the changes mean for LPAs and developers. On 17 August, the Government published its much-anticipated new National Planning Policy Framework (“NPPF 2026”), introducing a suite of changes to national planning policy. Through... Read more

Subsidy Control, 3.5 Years On: BIST Commit to Evolution, Not Reform

17 August 2026

The CMA published its first periodic monitoring report on the UK's subsidy control regime at the end of June this year - a weighty 168 pages of it. Oliver Slater, Beatrice Wood and Aakash Vadher break down what this means for public authorities and businesses alike, including what we can expect a the regime continues... Read more

Beyond Potholes: What Does a Modern Highways Maintenance Contract Need to Achieve?

30 July 2026

We have been thinking a lot recently about what local authorities need from their highways maintenance contracts, particularly after working with several authorities on the procurement of their long-term arrangements. Here, Partner Jane Crees breaks down what local authorities need to know. These contracts are the quiet work-horses of public life: they rarely get much... Read more

Local Government Reorganisation: 5 Questions Before Vesting Day

22 July 2026

Council-owned companies, joint ventures and corporate vehicles can be easy to overlook during local government reorganisation. From wholly owned subsidiaries to housing companies and regeneration LLPs, councils should identify key legal and governance risks before vesting day to avoid problems later. Partner and expert, Peter Collins, explains all you need to know. Contents Why council-owned... Read more
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