Annual Local Government & Social Housing Seminar 2022
We are delighted to be holding this event in person this year.
To reserve your place, please email Jess Best.
Programme
Session 1 – 10:00-11:00
A. Brynmor Adams – Anti-Social Behaviour
The Equality Act and the Public Sector Equality Duty in possession and injunction proceedings. How to prepare a successful case?
B. Lee Speakman – Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Pardon? An introduction to claims for occupational deafness and how to defend them. Sorry, come again?
C. Simon Whitfield and John Waiting – Business Rates Update
Simon and John will take a look at recent case law including an important Supreme Court decision on billing authorities’ recovery of and liability to costs in enforcement proceedings
D. Richard Mclean, James Kinsey and Jack Scott- Employment Law – A Mock Tribunal: Part 1
During this mock tribunal we will cover procedural and substantive issues which arise in employment tribunals. Attendees for this session also need to book “J” in session 2 as they are linked.
E. Frank Carlyle – A Tour of Liverpool’s Historic Sights
A long awaited visit to more of Liverpool’s interesting and historical sites
F. Not attending this session
Break
Session 2 11:30 – 12:30
G. Louis Browne QC – Historic Abuse in the Social Care Setting
Louis will look at essential principles underpinning this area of practice
H. Chris Richards – Defending Against Highways Act Claims Involving Defective Metalwork
Chris looks at the best ways for highways authorities to deal with claims involving defective metalwork (manholes, drains etc.)
I. Bill Hanbury – Litigating Property Disputes – Court or Tribunal?
The jurisdiction of the First-Tier Property Tribunal and County Court compared – when should you refer the case to the FTT and when should you issue in court?
J. Richard Mclean, James Kinsey and Jack Scott – Employment Law – A Mock Tribunal: Part 2
The tribunal continues. This is the second part so please attend session D.
K. Frank Carlyle – A Tour of Liverpool’s Historic Sights
A long awaited visit to more of Liverpool’s interesting and historical sites
L. I will not be attending this session
Lunch
Sessions 3 13:30 – 14:30
M. Brynmor Adams – Building Safety
The Building Act represents an extensive legislative response to the Grenfell tragedy and the building safety crisis that it revealed. What are its major implications for social landlords and local authorities?
N. David Sandiford – Inquests
An accessible guide to the law & practice of inquests. The presentation will aim to give practical tips and advice to those new to the field and more experienced practitioners.
O. Peter Dixon– Planning and Trees: Law and Policy
A review of the statutory protection offered for trees in the planning system and recent developments in policy
P. Richard Mclean and James Kinsey – Employment
Richard and James will discuss the employment status of foster carers.
Q. Roger Hillman – Court of Protection
Court of Protection practice as to Welfare applications and contact disputes involving P
R. Frank Carlyle – A Tour of Liverpool’s Historic Sights
A long awaited visit to more of Liverpool’s interesting and historical sites
S. I will not be attending the session
Lunch
Session 4 15:00 – 16:00
T. Mark Ainsworth – Responding to Low Value Data Breach Claims
Mark will discuss the best way to deal with the increasing number of low value data breach claims
U. Simon Vaughan – Defending Stress, Bullying and Assault Claims in Personal Injury Cases
Simon will discuss third party assault in the work place and the school environment and will look at how to deal with stress and bullying claims.
V. Lawrence McDonald – Terminating Business Leases
Tips and tactics for bringing commercial leases to an end, including forfeiture and the use of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
W. Rebecca Clark – Court of Protection
A review of the case law for the last 12 months in the Court of Protection
X. Frank Carlyle – A Tour of Liverpool’s Historic Sights
A long awaited visit to more of Liverpool’s interesting and historical sites
Y. I will not be attending this session
