Category: Challenging a Council or Government Decision

What is Judicial Review? Judicial review is a legal process that allows individuals or organisations to challenge decisions, actions, or failures to act by public bodies or officials. It is not about whether a decision was “right” or “wrong” in someone’s opinion, but whether the decision was made fairly, lawfully, and within the powers granted…

What is Judicial Review? What is Judicial Review? Judicial review is a legal process that allows individuals or groups to challenge the decisions, actions, or inaction of public authorities in the UK. This process enables the courts to examine whether a government department, local council, or other Public Authorities have acted lawfully, fairly, and reasonably…

Understanding Local Authority Decision Timeframes Understanding Local Authority Decision Timeframes Local authority decision timeframes refer to the specific periods within which you can challenge, appeal, or seek a review of decisions made by your local council or authority in the UK. These timeframes are critical because they set the legal boundaries for when action must…