Tiffany Cloynes
A Bill to drive innovation and local accountability
With the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill going through its final parliamentary stages, Tiffany Cloynes and Rebecca Gilbert look at some of the changes it would bring in.
Five steps to avoiding s114
Tiffany Cloynes looks at the current landscape in relation to section 114 notices and sets out five key areas which could be addressed to help avoid the risk of them arising in the future.
Good governance: A critical part of a local authority’s DNA
At a time of unprecedented pressure, Tiffany Cloynes looks at how to make governance and collective best practice functions as good as they can possibly be.
On the road to good governance and procurement
The Procurement Bill will help councils outsource and allow suppliers and others to better understand authorities’ procurement policies and decisions, writes Tiffany Cloynes.
Local authorities and coronavirus
Tiffany Cloynes and Clare Hardy of Geldards look at the implications of the pandemic for the way local authorities operate, and the adjustments they need to make.
Local authorities and local lockdown
Tiffany Cloynes and Clare Hardy examine the new local lockdown regulations and outline the crucial issues councils need to address in order to use their powers effectively.
Making use of force majeure
Tiffany Cloynes considers force majeure provisions in contracts, but points out that they may not always be the most attractive options available to councils trying to ensure continuity of important services.
S106 & Unilateral Undertakings
The area of law relating to imposing planning obligations in relation to land that the local authority itself owns remains a headache, but there are other options to consider, says Tiffany Cloynes.
A fighting chance to support development
Changes to how the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) can be used came into effect this month - and should give councils better opportunities to deliver infrastructure effectively to support development, say Tiffany Cloynes and Natalie Harries.
Should councils buy property miles away?
Tiffany Cloynes questions what legislation to impose a geographical limit on where councils can buy property would achieve – as a local authority already needs to ‘act reasonably in exercising its powers’
Managing local authority responsibilities
The need for local authorities to manage their 'delicate balancing act' can be particularly challenging when resources are tight or demands for services are high, say Tiffany Cloynes and Clare Hardy.