News & Events

Listed below are the national news items and national events.

LLG Legal Training Weekend School 2018
Publish date: 25/01/2018
8 - 10 March 2018 Bristol Marriott Hotel
LLG Says Farewell to the Bulletin Editor and Reflects on his Local Government Legal Career
Publish date: 22/12/2017
Tony Kilner has been shrouded in mystery for many of you; known only as the man behind the LLG Bulletin. However, on this, the last edition week of Tony’s brilliant and informative update, we look back at his many years of involvement with LLG and its predecessor companies and find out what Tony thinks about the current state of play in the field of local government law (and he should know!).
Exhibitor's Pens From The LLG Governance Conference Taken To India
Publish date: 19/12/2017
Exhibitor's pens generously donated at the LLG Governance Conference to Olwen Dutton (Partner at Anthony Collins Solicitors) at the LLG Governance Conference in Bath, took a very long journey with her to India last month to benefit school children in a poor rural region. Click for pictures.
LLG Awards 2017
Publish date: 05/12/2017
Photos of the big night!
LLG Awards 2017 Winners Announced
Publish date: 28/11/2017
The LLG Awards 2017 took place on Friday 24th November 2017 at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham. It was a fantastic evening showcasing the exceptional legal talent across the membership which is so vital to the work of local authorities. A huge thank you to the sponsors and membership for making the evening possible and a bigger thanks to Clive Myrie who stepped in last minute to cover John Pienaar who had been called to Brussels with the PM. Winners and pictures are within the article.
Finalists Announced in the LLG Awards 2017
Publish date: 28/11/2017
LLG is delighted to announce the finalists in the LLG Awards 2017. Many thanks to everyone who submitted nominations and good luck to the finalists. The winner will be announced at the Burlington Hotel on 24th November 2017. Click for full list
Bevan Brittan Free Annual Court of Protection Seminars
Publish date: 11/10/2017
SAVE THE DATE - ANNUAL COURT OF PROTECTION SEMINARS Back by popular demand, Bevan Brittan are very pleased to announce that they will be running their free annual Court of Protection seminars in the Autumn; Dates for your diaries:- 31 October – Bristol 7 November – London 8 November – Birmingham 9 November – Leeds
LLG President Doreen Forrester-Brown looks back over the last 18 months of Office
Publish date: 08/09/2017
In the last month of her Presidency, Doreen looks back over a remarkable 18 months for LLG.
LLG Awards Deadline extended to 11th September 2017
Publish date: 04/09/2017
The Awards deadline has been extended to 11th September so you still have time to submit your one page outline! Click for nomination form
LLG's Honorary Members Lunch
Publish date: 24/08/2017
John Emms provides an amusing and delightful account of the Honorary Members Lunch held at the Queens Hotel, Leeds.

Presidents Blog

15th June 2018

Publish date: 15/06/2018

The bi-annual Northern Branch Conference hosted by the LLG North East Branch kicked off yesterday at the Gateshead International Athletics Stadium. The well attended and packed conference was engineered by Tim Briton and Suzanne Gamble, both of Gateshead Council (pictured above) and was supported by a host of sponsors and delegates from the region. Suki Binjal gave the key note address and spoke about the importance of local government lawyers in strategic and policy development roles, noting the need to be experts in the development of new service models; supporting agile governance and establishing effective risk frameworks.

The Conference was also attended by Michael King, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman who identified real merit in the role of LLG and closer working relationships stating he was "looking forward to working more closely with LLG as it has significant influence in local government, particularly on governance and compliance issues". He went on to say he was confident that; "through its professional network, the opportunity can be taken to share 'learning points' as councils continue to operate in challenging environments".

Olwen Dutton, Partner at Anthony Collins and corporate partner noted the North East has a strong and vibrant network, stating "It is a pleasure to meet up again with colleagues and share our experience acting for authorities across the country". Speaking about her session on trading and commercialisation, Olwen stressed the importance of sharing ideas concerning the effective operation of new models and of working operationally outside the council. Judith Barnes, Partner at Bevan Brittan and corporate partner who presented on Governance and Standards echoed the North East sentiment stating, "I look forward to LLG's conferences for their unmissable opportunity to network with colleagues. Nobody does it better".

Whist the north was a hub of activity, 'down south' the London Branch was also busy hosting it's AGM and Summer Garden Party. The event is always well attended and a brilliant opportunity to catch up with old colleagues and hear the news. Movement between London Boroughs means there is usually only two degrees of separation between you and the person you are introduced to, which always lends itself to a very friendly and rejuvenating occasion.

Have a lovely weekend.

Helen McGrath

LLG Policy & Communications Manager

Helen@lawingov.org.uk