Effective evidence gathering is fundamental to how an inquest unfolds and how organisations are ultimately represented. In this first episode, Georgia Ford, Lizzie Turner and Lucy Houston discuss the practical realities of gathering evidence.

On 12 February, Government launched its consultation on the new spatial development strategies (SDS) areas. The consultation will run until 26 March 2026 and seeks views on a series of proposed geographies over which SDSs would be prepared.

Homes England has released detailed guidance for bidding into the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026–2036, setting out what organisations need to evidence when the application window opens at 1pm on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

In Ajana v NMC [2025] EWHC 3179 (Admin), the High Court upheld the NMC’s decision to strike off Ms Olubokola Bridget Ajana, a midwife found to have committed serious misconduct following allegations from seven mothers between June 2020 and April 2021.

The High Court’s decision in Nurrish v NMC [2026] EWHC 2 (Admin) provides important guidance for regulators on the proper conduct of review hearings, the treatment of alleged dishonesty, and the safeguards required before overturning a sanction.

As part of our Judicial Review Mini-series, we have prepared the following ‘Top Tips’ to help you navigate Judicial Review litigation. The aim is to provide a quick point of reference to give you prompts to help deal with such a complex area of law.

The Upper Tribunal has held that a microwave cannot be deemed as “cooking facilities” when defining an HMO under the Housing Act 2004.

If you’re a local government or public sector employer, the new Employment Rights Act 2025 is going to keep your legal and HR teams very busy.

On 27 January 2026, Inside Housing published their risk register survey. Undertaken each year, Inside Housing examines the financial reports of 100 housing associations to identify the main risks impacting organisations for the 2024/25 financial year.

On 2 February 2026 the Government issued the outcome of the LGPS: Access and fairness consultation (“Consultation”).

In Lee v General Medical Council [2025] EWHC 3347 (Admin) the High Court examined the approach of a Medical Practitioner’s Tribunal to the evidence of a witness who had died prior to the hearing.

Welcome to the Local Government Forward View, where we take a look at what’s on the Local Government agenda in 2026.