News & Events

Listed below are the national news items and national events.

Desmond Brady Takes a Look at the Story Behind the MO Handbook
Publish date: 29/03/2018
The Lawyers in Local Government (LLG) Monitoring Officers’ Handbook, launched in March 2018, is an unique venture delivering targeted advice to current and aspiring local authority Monitoring Officers (MOs) and Deputies. The result of a collaborative endeavour bringing together expertise from Sefton Council and leading public sector firm Weightmans, the title is being published via Thomson Reuters Proview, a professional-grade eBook platform for Windows or Mac desktop, laptop, Android, and iPad. Click to read interviews with the authors and learn more about the Handbook.
Weekend School Bulletin Edition
Publish date: 19/03/2018
Full coverage of the Weekend School including training sessions, updates, networking and more.....
Institute of Licensing Launch Consultation on Draft Guidance
Publish date: 02/02/2018
The Institute of Licensing yesterday launched a national consultation on draft guidance that it has developed relating to the licensing of drivers, operators and proprietors in the hackney and private hire trades. The consultation runs until the end of February and your views are sought.
LLG Legal Training Weekend School 2018
Publish date: 25/01/2018
8 - 10 March 2018 Bristol Marriott Hotel
LLG Says Farewell to the Bulletin Editor and Reflects on his Local Government Legal Career
Publish date: 22/12/2017
Tony Kilner has been shrouded in mystery for many of you; known only as the man behind the LLG Bulletin. However, on this, the last edition week of Tony’s brilliant and informative update, we look back at his many years of involvement with LLG and its predecessor companies and find out what Tony thinks about the current state of play in the field of local government law (and he should know!).
Exhibitor's Pens From The LLG Governance Conference Taken To India
Publish date: 19/12/2017
Exhibitor's pens generously donated at the LLG Governance Conference to Olwen Dutton (Partner at Anthony Collins Solicitors) at the LLG Governance Conference in Bath, took a very long journey with her to India last month to benefit school children in a poor rural region. Click for pictures.
LLG Awards 2017
Publish date: 05/12/2017
Photos of the big night!
LLG Awards 2017 Winners Announced
Publish date: 28/11/2017
The LLG Awards 2017 took place on Friday 24th November 2017 at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham. It was a fantastic evening showcasing the exceptional legal talent across the membership which is so vital to the work of local authorities. A huge thank you to the sponsors and membership for making the evening possible and a bigger thanks to Clive Myrie who stepped in last minute to cover John Pienaar who had been called to Brussels with the PM. Winners and pictures are within the article.
Finalists Announced in the LLG Awards 2017
Publish date: 28/11/2017
LLG is delighted to announce the finalists in the LLG Awards 2017. Many thanks to everyone who submitted nominations and good luck to the finalists. The winner will be announced at the Burlington Hotel on 24th November 2017. Click for full list
Bevan Brittan Free Annual Court of Protection Seminars
Publish date: 11/10/2017
SAVE THE DATE - ANNUAL COURT OF PROTECTION SEMINARS Back by popular demand, Bevan Brittan are very pleased to announce that they will be running their free annual Court of Protection seminars in the Autumn; Dates for your diaries:- 31 October – Bristol 7 November – London 8 November – Birmingham 9 November – Leeds

Blog

19 October 2018

Publish date: 19/10/2018

Many thanks to all of you who took part and contributed to the newly launched LLG CEO Webinar brief on policy, strategy and trends in Local Government Law this week in partnership with Browne Jacobson. Attracting nearly 350 live streamed attendees the webinar was an informative and interactive event incorporating live polls and questions. It was interesting to note, (and perhaps not too surprising) that 80% of attendees indicated their workload had increased over the last 12 months. The webinar will be available to all those unable to join within the next couple of weeks, whilst LLG in the meanwhile will be examining the outcomes to update you in due course.

Somewhat progressively and hot off the heels of LLG's continued commitment at the Governance Conference to influencing on the national stage, we are currently examining the ways in which we can proactively work together with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on Brexit. Talks are well underway, and I am in contact with regional branches about LLG's strategic approach to information knowledge gathering and expert pooling. This is a fantastic opportunity to have our voice heard and contribute proactively to the policy and legislative formulation taking place within central government. Brexit Focused Regional Groups will be established over the next two weeks with the expectation that once clear on their agenda, the groups will input nationally and go on to meet with representatives from the Ministry individually within their regional groups. If this is something you would like to be involved with, please contact me at Helen@llg.org.uk and highlight your area of law and governance or the area which interests you most.

Championing our expertise, the LLG Awards 2018 Finalists have now been published. Click here to see all those in the running to take home a coveted trophy at the ceremony on 9^th November 2018. Good luck to all!

Best wishes.

Helen McGrath

Helen@llg.org.uk

Policy & Communications Manager