NEWS
February 05, 2021
Government issues policy note on procurements in an emergency, warns on commercial risks of direct awards without competition
The Cabinet Office has issued a procurement policy note (PPN) reminding contracting authorities of the options available to them when undertaking procurements in an emergency.
February 04, 2021
Borough and county councils in row over restrictive covenant and proposed student housing scheme
The threat of a legal dispute between Colchester Borough Council and Essex County Council has emerged over a proposed development for the site of the town’s former bus station.
February 04, 2021
Home-schooling parents crowd fund judicial review challenge against city council
A group of parents who permanently educate their children at home has raised £4,700 to try to take Portsmouth City Council to judicial review.
January 12, 2021
Government facing legal challenge over speed of provision of devices to disadvantaged children for education at home
The Good Law Project has launched judicial review proceedings over what it says is the Government’s failure to ensure, “in a timely fashion”, adequate devices are provided to disadvantaged children who require them to be educated at home.
Jan 12, 2021
Judge finds claim over procurement of cloud-based management information system for 57 schools commenced in time
Jan 07, 2021
London borough defends Upper Tribunal challenge over school child with learning disabilities should attend
Jan 05, 2021
Ministers insist work of courts and tribunals must continue either remotely or in person during fresh lockdown
Jan 04, 2021
Council wins appeal over finding of negligence over personal injuries suffered by teaching assistant
Dec 21, 2020
Court of Appeal allows appeal by council over lawfulness of schools reorganisation decision
Dec 14, 2020
School reorganisation case sees Court of Appeal hear oral submissions in Welsh for first time
Dec 04, 2020