Protecting the public realm without shutting it down
As Martyn's Law approaches, this free special report from LocalGov and Hill & Smith sets out how councils can protect public spaces without shutting them down.
Council appeals tribunal verdict
12/02/2026 City of York Council has submitted a formal appeal after an employment tribunal ordered the authority to pay out £10,500 to a former top director. |
Council to pay social worker £64,000 over harassment
17/09/2024 Cambridgeshire County Council will pay a former employee almost £64,000 over harassment relating to her ‘gender critical’ beliefs and sexual orientation. |
Council to appeal £4.6m employment tribunal payout
18/03/2024 Hammersmith & Fulham LBC has said it will appeal the tribunal’s decision to award a record £4.6m to an employee who was dismissed while on sick leave. |
Tribunal rules against council in discrimination case
10/01/2024 Westminster has apologised following ruling the borough had discriminated against social worker Rachel Meade after complaints about gender critical beliefs. |
Council accused of menopause ‘discrimination’
02/10/2023 Employment tribunal will today begin the first case in Britain where a worker will argue that menopause symptoms amount to a disability under the Equality Act. |
Council taskforce launched in response to Berwick factory closure
19/01/2016 A taskforce led by Northumberland County Council has been set up following the planned closure of a major employer in Berwick. |
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Employment tribunal finds in favour of Bournemouth BC
15/01/2016 Former finance director has lost a tribunal claim against Bournemouth BC after she accused her former employers of forcing her out. |
