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Local Authority Insight Series: Making Highways Fit for the Future
Join Ruth Stockley, barrister at Kings Chambers, and Chris Burgess of Norfolk County Council for an in-depth discussion that addresses the legal issues and obstacles involved with adapting highways for a low carbon future and the legal tools available to local authorities.
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Traffic Regulation Orders
Jessica Bannon discusses the intricacies of traffic regulation orders.
Zebra 2 funding – subsidy control implications
The deadline for the Government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) 2 scheme is approaching. Edward Reynolds, Sally Stone and Helen Feinson look at the key considerations for local transport authorities.
Penalty charge notices and unjust enrichment
Recently there has been renewed interest in Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued by London boroughs in respect of bus lane contraventions, amongst other contraventions. A new line of attack is being deployed, and it is neither restricted to bus lane contraventions nor to just London boroughs, writes Adam Rulewski.
The ULEZ Decision
Craig Howell Williams KC and Merrow Golden analyse the High Court’s judgment in the dispute over the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London.
Highways: only a touch of frost
In his fourth and final article in a short series which focuses on case law which may assist in the defence of claims against Highways Authorities under s.41 of the Highways Act 1980, and inspired at least in part by the wintery weather sweeping across the country, Jack Harding focuses on snow and ice on the highway.
Highway inspections: when once is enough
In the third short article in his series focusing on lesser-known case law which may assist in defending claims brought against highways authorities for failing to maintain the highway under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 and its predecessors, Jack Harding’s focus moves from section 41 to the statutory defence in Section 58.
Highways: expecting the unexpected
In the second in a series of articles, Jack Harding focuses on lesser-known case law which may assist in defending claims brought against highways authorities for failing to maintain the highway under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 and its predecessors.
Highways: the ‘rule of thumb’
In the first in a series of articles Jack Harding delves into some of the lesser-known authorities relating to the Highway Authority’s duty to maintain the highway under the Highways Act 1980.
Carbon challenge to Bristol Airport scrambled
Mustafa Latif-Aramesh reports on the failed carbon-based challenge to the Bristol Airport expansion proposals.
Low traffic neighbourhoods: objections and consultation
The London Borough of Enfield recently defended a wide-ranging High Court challenge to its decision to create a permanent “low traffic neighbourhood” in its area. Clive Sheldon KC and Zac Sammour analyse the judgment.
E-scooters and policing
Emelia Bezant-Gahan considers the increasing prevalence of E-scooters and their potential impacts on policing.
HS2 detail approvals schemes
The High Court has rejected a council’s legal challenge to an HS2 detail approvals scheme. Matthew Dale-Harris explains why.
The role of local government and the UK EV Infrastructure Strategy
Jasmine Shokar considers the part local authorities will play in delivering the Government's UK Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy.
What’s in a name? Changing street names
Richard Harwood QC looks at the thorny issues that arise when it comes to renaming streets.
Duties of care, highways authorities and occupiers of land adjoining the highway
The Court of Appeal recently considered whether claims under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1984 against occupiers of land adjoining a highway, and against the relevant highway authority, arising from a tragic road traffic accident were reasonable causes of action or had a real prospect of success. James Marwick, Matthew White and Julian Horne analyse the ruling.
Local authorities and EV charging
Will councils be forced to install EV charging? Neil Kates reports.
Low traffic neighbourhoods
Philippa Jackson analyses the latest rulings in relation to low traffic neighbourhoods and what they mean for future legal challenges.
Procurement and the UK Hydrogen Strategy
Kyle Duggan, Victoria Croshaw, Emily Heard analyse procurement issues in relation to the use of hydrogen in the transport sector.
Road investment and climate change
The Government’s £27bn Road Infrastructure Strategy has been found to be lawful. John Litton QC and Andrew Byass analyse the High Court’s ruling.
The Road Infrastructure Strategy and climate change
The Government’s £27bn Road Infrastructure Strategy has been found to be lawful. John Litton QC and Andrew Byass analyse the High Court’s ruling.
The Stonehenge Tunnel case: heritage impacts and consideration of alternatives
A High Court judge recently quashed the approval of the Stonehenge Tunnel. Victoria Hutton, Rose Grogan, Christiaan Zwart and Richard Harwood QC examines the ruling.
Defects on the highway
A highways authority recently successfully defended a claim brought by an injured motorcyclist. Ian Clarke considers the ruling.
E-scooters in the UK public transport mix
Kathryn Hinchey highlights the challenges faced by local authorities rolling out e-scooter trials due to gaps that remain in the Government legislation and guidance. Here, she discusses the steps needed to ensure that future e-scooter use on UK roads is viable, and that ongoing trials bear fruit.
The Transport and Works Act
Neil Cameron QC, Matthew Henderson, Lorrae Hendry and Kevin Gibbs consider the relevance of the Transport and Works Act (TWA) in an era where development consent orders are often the preferred option for promoting major infrastructure projects.
Diverting a footpath under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980
The Court of Appeal has recently considered the criteria for the diversion of a footpath, bridleway or restricted byway. Trevor Ward examines the ruling.
Rights of Way: An introduction to Private and Public Rights of Way
Lynsey Ellard and Carol Ramsden provide an overview of the differences between private and public rights of way; the characteristics of private and public rights of way; how they are created and how creation may be controlled and how private rights of way may be protected.
Challenging the Streetspace Plan
The High Court recently quashed the Mayor of London's Streetspace Plan and TfL’s Bishopsgate Traffic Management Order. David Matthias QC and Charles Streeten explain why the black cab drivers succeeded.
Inspecting the “soft estate"
A recent case examined liability for the collapse of roadside trees. Adrian Neale and Roger Carver look at the outcome.
Highways, snow and ice
Matthew Mawdsley analyses the first reported decision on s. 41(1A) of the Highways Act 1980 and the question of reasonable practicality.
Highways Q&A Session
In this webinar, Elizabeth Bower, Nigel McCloy and Ridwaan Omar consider the challenges that local authorities have faced when inspecting and repairing highways during the COVID-19 crisis as well as future challenges in defending claims as a result of the pandemic.
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