Cornerstone on Councillors' Conduct identifies and explains the law following the changes implemented by the Localism Act 2011 in relation to the standards system governing the conduct of elected members in Local Government. With a practical focus it addresses questions such as How do I draw up a local standards code?, Do I need a local standards committee? and How do I go about challenging a member's conduct? Covers the following areas: INTRODUCTION: Covers the history of law relating to councillors' conduct, including events leading up to Nolan, the outcome of Nolan and the Localism Act and...
Cornerstone on Councillors' Conduct identifies and explains the law following the changes implemented by the Localism Act 2011 in relation to the stan...
This is the only book to provide a detailed review and analysis of the work of the UK's new Planning Court. It provides an explanation of the new procedures as they are developing in practice. Key tactical advice is tailored to those who may be involved in either bringing or resisting claims by analyzing the powers, procedures, and jurisprudence of the Planning Court. The book also offers an examination of litigation costs, as well as coverage of recent and important 2015 UK legislative changes to the public law litigation process, some of which are directly aimed at planning challenges....
This is the only book to provide a detailed review and analysis of the work of the UK's new Planning Court. It provides an explanation of the new proc...
In response to social housing fraud, the Government introduced the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013, which made sub-letting and parting with possession of social lets a specific criminal offence and granted local authorities the power to prosecute those who had acted in such a manner. Not only can offenders be jailed, but they can also be fined and ordered to pay an unlawful profit order, thus opening up a revenue opportunity to cash-strapped social landlords. Social housing fraud is an important and high profile issue. This title provides a thorough overview of this regime and...
In response to social housing fraud, the Government introduced the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013, which made sub-letting and parting wit...