Local Government
A core specialism of Cornerstone Barristers is our work acting for and against local authorities. More than 300 local authorities instruct us.
Our work spans the full range of public law concerns, including strategic issues, vires, councillors’ conduct and finance, as well as specific areas such as housing, planning, health and safety, and licensing. Members also act for local authorities in relation to rating and valuation issues.
The team is a leading authority on local government law and areas of law of particular interest to local authorities. We publish the Cornerstone on series of practitioner texts, including Cornerstone on Councillors’ Conduct, Cornerstone on Anti-social Behaviour (2nd Ed.), and Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud.
Our barristers regularly provide training for local authorities and we work on and off local authority tenders.
A number of our barristers have worked in local government departments prior to joining the Bar, giving us an in-depth understanding of the needs and challenges facing local government. We understand the constraints within which the public sector works, and take a practical and pragmatic approach to our work.
News
- Andy Lane to speak at the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV) annual conference15 Sep 2023
- Ed Grant begins public inquiry into scheme for 80 flats on designated Local Open Space01 Aug 2023
- Philip Coppel KC and Sam Fowles instructed in Parliamentary Elections Inquiry24 Jul 2023
- Richard Ground KC and John Fitzsimons begin three day judicial review challenge at the High Court04 Jul 2023
- Consistency Principle – Supreme Court Refuses Permission to Appeal03 Jul 2023
Cases
- SB v RBKC: Catherine Rowlands secures win at the Court of Appeal31 Jul 2023
- Inspector refuses permission for new Aldi supermarket28 Jul 2023
- Court of Appeal considers the use of supported ‘move on’ housing in the exercise of homelessness duties27 Jul 2023
- Permission refused for new winery building in Kent Downs AONB26 Jul 2023
- Philip Coppel KC and Sam Fowles instructed in Parliamentary Elections Inquiry24 Jul 2023
