News & Events

Listed below are the national news items and national events.

The LLG Awards 2020 Now Open
Publish date: 12/12/2019
LLG are delighted to bring you the LLG Awards 2020! Closing date for nominations is 20th January 2020 so get nominating now and spread the word!
LLG Announce Shoosmiths as Corporate Partner
Publish date: 05/12/2019
LLG are delighted to announce Shoosmiths as Corporate Partner of LLG and look forward to working with them for the benefit of our membership.
LLG Announce Wilkin Chapman as New Corporate Partner
Publish date: 05/12/2019
LLG are delighted to announce Wilkin Chapman LLP Solicitors as new Corporate Partners of LLG. We very much look forward to working with them!
Deputy Vice President 2020- Applications Invited for LLG Board
Publish date: 02/12/2019
Applications for the position of Deputy Vice President of Lawyers in Local Government are now invited. If you have the strategic vision to lead the company at pace whilst applying creative vision to the provision of membership services; this role will provide a stimulating, rewarding and career enhancing opportunity placing you in direct contact with key stakeholders and corporate partners. Click header to read more...
Applications for the Board Director Position of LLG Treasurer are Now Open.
Publish date: 02/12/2019
This is an exciting opportunity to gain high level strategic board experience working alongside experienced directors to promote and support lawyers working in local government. Closing date 20th December 2019.
Are you a Junior Lawyer in Local Government who could Represent your Sector?
Publish date: 02/12/2019
LLG are looking to appoint a Deputy Junior National Lead to work alongside the existing two leads in this area. The appointment would run for one year from the April AGM 2020 to 2021. At the 2021 AGM it would be envisaged that the appointment would be nominated as the Junior Director with a seat on the LLG board from the AGM 2021 to 2022.
Moving On Up: A Lawyers’ Guide to Mortgages
Publish date: 29/11/2019
Many in the legal sector aren’t aware that their professional status can be an advantage when it comes to making mortgage or remortgage applications. Recent application figures from Wesleyan Financial Services show that the average mortgage advance given to lawyers is 52% higher than the national average when compared to lending figures from the Bank of England. It doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned lawyer or a trainee, you may be eligible for a ‘professional mortgage’. Lenders offering these mortgages will take your professional status into account and potentially offer you a higher loan at a preferential rate. Clearly, it pays to do your homework when it comes to choosing the right mortgage. We've outlined four key tips to help you stay ahead of the game.
CLIMATE EMERGENCY Have you thought about: Governance?
Publish date: 29/11/2019
Public concern is rising over climate change, and there is an enormous weight of expectation on local authorities to take the lead in creating low carbon and climate resilient places. So far, more than half of English and Welsh councils (over 230) have declared a climate emergency. Most want their locality to be carbon neutral by 2030, and are now working hard to make that happen. But climate emergency declarations are simply statements of intent unless they are followed up with measurable outcomes. Becoming carbon neutral isn’t easy: councils need to make strategic and operational decisions, supported by clear action plans that are widely supported and embedded in the authority.
Compulsory Purchase Order seminar with Shoosmiths
Publish date: 18/11/2019
Shoosmiths invite you to join them for a Compulsory Purchase Orders seminar and forum in 3 locations in November - Manchester, London and Milton Keynes
The Criminal Rule Procedure Committee Publishes the Outcome on its Invitation to Comment on Draft Rules
Publish date: 13/11/2019
LLG Responded to a specific invitation from the Criminal Rule Procedure Committee to comment on proposals to make rules under the power to be conferred by section 67B(1), (2) of the Courts Act 2003 looking at predominately the exercise of judicial functions by court staff in the courts in which the Criminal Procedure Rules apply. Click to see the report.

Blog

6 December 2019

Publish date: 06/12/2019

December is an exciting time of year with the prospect of a well-earned break (for most) and the chance to spend valued time with family and friends. At LLG, the excitement is also compounded by the release of several key positions on the LLG Board, as we recruit for the appointment of roles at the AGM in April next year. Not only that, it will also witness the launch of the LLG Awards 2020! Yes, we are back again!! But first to the board…

If you would like to enhance your career, skill set, networking circle and contribute to the profession in which you belong, then the roles on offer can tick all those boxes and place you ahead of the field, whatever stage of career you are at. We are currently seeking applications for Deputy Vice President, Treasurer and Deputy Junior National Lead . The expectation with Deputy Vice President is that you proceed through to Vice President and onto President in the year 2022-2023. The Deputy Junior National Lead, will, subject to performance, be appointed as the Junior National Lead in 2021 with a seat as director on the LLG Board. We also still have positions open for National Leads in the areas of employment and procurement. If you would like to discuss any of the positions please do not hesitate to contact me or our CEO, Deborah Evans for an informal chat.

Now, the immensely exciting news that the LLG Awards 2020 will launch Monday 9^th December 2019. The two-stage application process is back with first stage nominations to be received by 20^th January 2020 (note the date!). We will be holding the Awards night on the evening of the black-tie dinner at the Weekend School in Birmingham on Thursday 2^nd April 2020. Tickets will be available for both conference and non-conference attendees. The number of categories is now 6, but includes the staple Junior, Team and individual Awards. We also see a return to the People Lawyer/Team, Governance Lawyer/Team and Place Lawyer/Team categories. We are very excited to be holding the Awards at the Weekend School and delighted to be in Birmingham, which saw quite a party the last time the Awards were held there. Why not start thinking about nominating your team, a colleague or even yourself for the recognition amongst your peers within the local government legal profession that no doubt, is well deserved!

Have a very lovely weekend.

Helen McGrath

Helen@llg.org.uk