Capsticks will be monitoring parliamentary progress and considering the effects of the proposed changes and our experienced Local Government team will be producing regular updates to keep you informed.

Various methods of deepening devolution are proposed by the government and represent matters which, subject to consultation, the government plans to incorporate within an English Devolution Bill, which is expected in 2025.

To recap, various methods of deepening devolution have been proposed by the government.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published The Devolution White Paper (the White Paper) today.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these should be applied. This insight will focus on some of the specific changes that would affect delivering affordable and social housing.

In the case of Ariyo v London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Council [2024] the Court of Appeal addressed the nuances of interpreting planning permissions and the implications of noise management in a residential context.

Whilst Angela Rayner’s rousing speech at the end of the day caught most of the headlines, we set out some important key takeaways that you don’t want to miss.

Two significant updates for local authority in-house property lawyers - Mixed-use properties: Practical Law Property adds a new standard sale contract to its precedent library & First registration applications: HM Land Registry updates Practice Guide 1

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero recently announced the launch of a new funding initiative, the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, aimed at improving the energy performance and heating systems of low-income households in England.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) announced the Nature Towns and Cities Initiative on 2 October 2024, set up by the NLHF, the National Trust and Natural England, in close collaboration with other partners.

The Charity Commission has released updated guidance for local authorities who are acting as corporate trustee of a charity.

In the case of Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd [2024], the Court of Appeal has upheld a contractor’s legal right to terminate a JCT form of building contract for repeated specified defaults by an employer.