In R ( JONES ) v CAERPHILLY CBC (2026) EWHC 2709 (Admin) the Court rejects challenges based on (1) the PSED, (2) Section 28(2) of the Children Act 2004 (welfare of children), and (3) Section 3 of the Future Generations ( Wales ) Act 2015.
USE OF EXPERTISE
October 20th, 2026 by James Goudie KC in Judicial Control, Liability and LitigationAlthough a specialist Tribunal may use its expertise when (1) evaluating evidence and (2) drawing inferences, it must NOT rely on assumptions derived from that expertise to fill an EVIDENTIAL GAP, without (i) alerting the parties and (ii) giving them an opportunity to comment. So held in DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL v AB (2026) UKUT 376 ( AAC ).
ENFORCEMENT
October 12th, 2026 by James Goudie KC in Council Tax and RatesA MHCLG Statement on 12 October 2026 provides the Government’s Response to its Consultation on improving formal enforcement of council tax.
HOUSING BENEFIT
October 5th, 2026 by James Goudie KC in HousingEarned Income DISREGARDS Regulations come into force from 5 October 2026, allowing people living in supported housing and temporary accommodation to retain more of their earnings when they start work or increase their hours.
HOUSE BUILDING, REGENERATION, ECONOMIC GROWTH
October 5th, 2026 by James Goudie KC in HousingLiverpool City Region Combined Authority, Homes England and the National Housing Bank have, on 2 October 2026, signed a 3 year Place Delivery Agreement, creating a shared framework,, to accelerate housebuilding, unlock regeneration, and support economic growth, across the City Region.
AIR QUALITY
October 1st, 2026 by James Goudie KC in Planning and EnvironmentalDEFRA GUIDANCE, published on 29 September 2026, outlines the LOCAL AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK local authorities must follow, to protect against AIR POLLUTION.
ET Claims
October 1st, 2026 by James Goudie KC in Judicial Control, Liability and LitigationFrom 1 October 2026 the TIME LIMIT for bringing most Employment tribunal claims increases from 3 months to 6 months.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION
September 28th, 2026 by James Goudie KC in Planning and EnvironmentalMHCLG has on 24 September 2026 published GUIDANCE setting out information for two-tier authorities in England about transitioning their PLAN MAKING to single tier unitary authorities.