We explore the anticipated changes coming and how the local government in London can respond.

General Election 2024 has ushered in a time of change. After fourteen years, Labour is back in power. Traditionally, left wing governments will look to focus on public services and workers’ rights. They tend to be more willing to spend, and after fourteen years this administration has a mission.

What does this mean for local government? Whilst the ambition to change is clearly there, public finances are not healthy. This immediately raises questions about what can actually be done. However, in a radical King’s Speech, the government has signalled fundamental change is coming. Many of those changes will be operated at local level, and local government will be part of delivering them. From housing to environment, planning and even electric car infrastructure, local government is key to national success.

We will be hosting a seminar to explore the above at our London office at the Hallmark Building, 105 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 5JG. In a packed programme followed by lunch, we will look at the changes coming and how local government in London needs to engage and respond. This seminar will give delegates unique insights on how to meet the challenges of this brave new world.

Agenda

 09:30   Registration  
 10:00 Welcome and introduction Helen Brown, Partner
 10:05 Cyber attacks and the cyber military, mass data breaches, defence tactics Andrew Clarke, Partner 
 10:35 Employers liability roundup, public liabilities and duties, the Highwayman Hannah Beddis, Partner, and Janet Wallis, Associate 
 11:20 Leafy avenues, nuisances, knotweed, and the tree inquiry Yvonne Hudders, Legal Director
 11:40 Tea and coffee break   
 12:00 Equalities and human rights Peppy Marshall, Partner 
 12:30 Awaab's Law update, what we're seeing in health and injury claims, and top tips in dealing with housing health and injury claims Rachael Fawcett, Partner 
 13:00 A view from afar - the horizon. A look at the big picture, the King's Speech, and from central to local government Henry Bermingham, Partner 
 13:30 Questions and close followed by lunch Helen Brown, Partner 
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