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Corporate Governance Training – Cabinet and Scrutiny
/in Local Authority /by Jodie Bradfordby Kate Hiller, Legal Team Manager In November, I will be contributing to the delivery of our Council’s Corporate Governance Training Programme. It was introduced last year as an annual programme to highlight key corporate governance topics for officers to learn about. Whilst last year was introductory, this year we are delving down into the […]
Two months as a Generalist Solicitor
/in Legal, Local Authority /by Jodie Bradfordby Emma Lant, Generalist Solicitor It does not seem long ago that I was writing my blog as a new starter with North West Leicestershire District Council (NWL Legal), but the time has flown by, and I have now been with NWL Legal for two months, in the role of Generalist Solicitor. It is always […]
Recognising ‘Care Leavers’ as a Protected Characteristic: A Legal Perspective
/in Legal, Local Authority /by Jodie Bradfordby Charlotte Smith, Apprentice Solicitor Our council is taking a groundbreaking step by recognising ‘care leavers’ status as a protected characteristic. This move will provide care leavers with similar protections to those afforded under the Equality Act 2010 (“the Act”). Understanding the Equality Act 2010 The Act is a key piece of legislation that protects […]
A blog from our newest member of the team!
/in Legal, Local Authority /by Jodie Bradfordby Emma Lant, Generalist Solicitor I am delighted to have recently accepted my offer of employment with North West Leicestershire District Council (NWL Legal), and am already nearly a week into my new career! I am undertaking the newly created role of Generalist Solicitor, where I will be providing assistance to the Legal Team on […]
Six months with NWL Legal
/in Legal, Local Authority /by Jodie Bradfordby Claire Reeves, Legal Assistant As I come to the end of six months working within the NWL Legal Team as a Legal Assistant, I have taken time to reflect on my experiences so far. My primary responsibility within the team is to handle all new and existing Housing Disrepair claims received by North West […]