A city council has successfully defended a claim brought by a motorcyclist over the phasing of a traffic light-controlled junction. Nicola Hyam and David Williams explain how.

Had a claimant who tripped on a kerb been successful in a recent case, it could have led to Blackpool Council having to consider redesigning its popular new promenade area at very considerable cost. Paul Murphy explains how the authority successfully defended the claim.

Christopher Cant examines the challenges that arise when seeking to comply with the Community Infrastructure Levy regime.

A recent High Court ruling in a claim against a highways authority over a pothole demonstrates why measurements of length, width and depth are crucial, writes Dominique Smith.

The Supreme Court has handed down a ruling in a dispute between two London councils and Transport for London on the extent of the transfer of a 'highway'. David Elvin QC explains the outcome.

What can you do if in relation to s.106 agreements things don’t work out as planned? Gary Soloman explains.

Deborah Down considers how a contractor’s rigid approach to what a highways maintenance contract said, led to unintended consequences for the authority.

A borough council in the West Midlands recently secured a finding of fundamental dishonesty in a highways tripping case. Matthew Harpin sets out how.

A council’s annual inspection system was recently found by a court to be adequate for the purposes of S.58 of the Highways Act 1980 (the Act) when determining liability. Lucie Evans and Suzanne Milne report.

Should a landowner or highways authority face liability for obstructed sightlines? John Goodman analyses a recent Court of Appeal ruling that wil be a useful case for highway authorities and other landowners.

Gary Soloman looks at a number of provisions relevant to compulsory acquisition in the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 and Housing and Planning Act 2016 that come into force on 6 April 2018.

Local authorities that manage municipal ports need to consider and implement the government's new Ports Good Governance Guidance, writes Lara Moore and Ione McGregor.

LexisPSL Local Government, in partnership with Laura Hughes of Browne Jacobson, deals with the question of the powers available to a local authority when installing gates or barriers on public highways.

The Court of Appeal recently rejected a claim for damages brought by a 78-year-old man who fell on ice in a council-operated car park. Claire Booth explains why.

Christopher Cant analyses some of the thorny issues thrown up by regime for the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Protestors have been stopped from preventing a tree-felling programme run by Sheffield City Council. Yaaser Vanderman sets out the judge’s reasoning for granting an injunction.

How can local authorities interpret DEFRA’s Clean Air Zone Framework in compliance with the law? Anna Heslop looks at the background and an important legal test.

Laura Renaudon reports on a rights of way order decision concerning a definitive map modification application over a public park owned by Durham County Council.

The Court of Appeal has determined the scope of “highway” for GLA Roads vesting. David Elvin QC reports on a successful appeal by two councils.

John Collins reports on a Court of Appeal ruling in a case where a jogger injured himself in a pothole.