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Town Council Clerk fined £400 for deleting records
A Town Clerk at Whitchurch Town Council has been convicted under Section 77 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) for deliberately destroying records in order to prevent them from being disclosed as part of a Freedom of Information request. An individual believing that the written minutes of a council meeting had been fabricated, … Read More
by Sarah KlapkowskiHave you ever thought about being a Judge?
Have you ever thought about being a Judge? This was the first question Jabeer Miah, Head of Commercial and Real Estate at Shepherd and Co Solicitors asked me when we met at a recent event. The question took me back because, no I have honestly never even considered this, nor been asked the question. The … Read More
by Sarah KlapkowskiCommunity Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 remove “pooling restrictions”
The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/1103) (2019 Regulations) were made on 9th July 2019 and come into force on 1st September 2019.
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Gedling Legal Services – Winner of the LLG Community Champion & Public Health Award 2021
Our team are incredibly proud to have won the Lawyers in Local Government Community Champion and Public Health award 2021, in recognition of our outstanding service to Gedling Borough Council and the residents and businesses of Gedling Borough during the Coronavirus pandemic. Notable achievements include: negotiating and completing an agreement with a crowdfunding provider to … Read More
by Sarah KlapkowskiLawyers in Local Government Award Finalists
We are delighted to announce that Gedling Legal are finalists in the LLG award for Community Champion and Public Health Award 2021. The award celebrates outstanding individuals or teams and the positive impact they have made within their communities, together with an outstanding public health response to the pandemic. Francesca Whyley, Head of Governance & … Read More
by Sarah KlapkowskiContinuing personal development through Covid-restrictions and beyond …
During the third lockdown of 2020, Gedling Legal’s Trainee Solicitor, Sara Fayaz undertook a virtual work experience package with Bevan Brittan via the East Midlands Development Network for EMLawshare. Sara received access to training with fee earners at all levels, one to one mentoring sessions, the opportunity to undertake research tasks, being involved with casework … Read More
by Sarah KlapkowskiGedling Legal hosts first virtual intern
This year, Gedling Legal hosted our first virtual intern from the Law School at Nottingham Trent University. Here’s what Tom had to say about his experience: I started my internship incredibly sceptically. The events of the past year had made me question whether it was possible for an internship to even take place. However, despite … Read More
by Sarah KlapkowskiSeasons Greetings from Gedling Legal
The team would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all our clients and we look forward to working with you in the future. Happy Christmas! Craig, Diane, Fran, Julie, Laura, Sara, Sara & Sarah
by Sarah KlapkowskiSara Fayaz Highly Commended in LLG Junior Lawyer of the Year
Last night we attended the LLG Annual Awards ceremony (virtually of course)! Our Trainee Solicitor, Sara Fayaz was a finalist in the Junior Lawyer of the Year category and we are delighted to announce that Sara was awarded highly commended in the category. Sara always goes the extra mile for her clients; embedding the … Read More
by Sarah KlapkowskiCoronavirus Statement
These are unprecedented times for us all as our local communities and country come to terms with the impacts of Coronavirus. In order to protect the health of our clients, staff and the public, we are following government advice. Whilst maintaining minimal office cover, our team will work from home where possible, and will avoid … Read More
by Sarah KlapkowskiSara Fayaz shortlisted for award
Gedling Legal Sara Fayaz award
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