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It's hard to believe that we're already in the planning stages for our next Barristers' framework. @kennedycater is preparing the ground for the procurement with a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. Interested barristers' chambers can view at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/104920-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-11-05&utm_source=SavedSearch

Whilst we are enjoying our sunniest of summers, we're also looking ahead to a whole Autumn of learning that kicks off on 8th September with an @LBLegalAlliance members only training session from @39EssexChambers on 'Inherent jurisdiction' Book places via @kennedycater #Legal

Tomorrow @Weightmans London host our Heads of Legal meeting where we'll be examining the practical implications for local government of new ECHR guidance on single-sex/separate-sex services/facilities, & S5 Reports. Chaired by Bethan Evans and organised by @kennedycater

Thanks to @42BR_Barristers who kicked off our July training events in style, with ‘Forget me not’ an insightful session on The 1954 Act - grounds which should not be forgotten (grounds (a) to (e)), upcoming training events can be accessed via @kennedycater #localgovernmentlegal

Thanks to @45GRAYSINNSQ, one of our Barristers Framework chambers, for today's member training session on Advocacy for Magistrates Court and/or First Tier Tribunal. An important topic that deserves attention. #localgovernment #legal #London

Looking forward to this afternoons Heads of Legal meeting, where Devonshires' Social Housing sector specialists, Samantha Grix & Jonathan Jarvis will speak on temporary accommodation & housing revenue account, inc: powers of acquisition,TA subsidy & rent setting @kennedycater

Last week @39EssexChambers tackled the important subject of 'Inherent Jurisdiction' in a dedicated members' Webinar, & looking ahead to 21st May, Devonshire's will examine the, Renters Rights Act: What Local Authorities Need to Know on Enforcement. Book places via @kennedycater

Thanks to @CAPSTICKSLLP for today's excellent Webinar on the important area of Education law, including SEND/EHCP, for children's services lawyers. #localgovernment #London #legal

Today, as part of our packed training programme, @The36Group are running a members' Webinar on Closing and Amalgamating Schools. #localgovernment #London Contact @kennedycater to book on future training sessions

Thanks go to @Landmark_LC who are running a dedicated training session for our members today on EOTIS v Elective Home Education - #localgovernment #London #legal

There is still time for members to sign up for tomorrows' 10am Webinar on Planning & Property: Londons New Housing Measures, which will be delivered by @Penningtonslaw. One not to be missed. Contact @kennedycater #Localgovernment #London #Legal

Today @45GRAYSINNSQ hosted a dedicated Webinar for our legal teams that examined Judicial Review in Planning: Managing Risk in Permissions, Refusals and Enforcement Decisions. An excellent session that was very well received #localgovernment #professionaldevelopment.

This afternoon we look forward to our brilliant panel firms Devonshires and @FivePaper delivering a training session on the ever emotive and important issue of Homelessness #localgovernment #London

Thanks to @cornerstonebarr for hosting this mornings dedicated training event for our legal teams on
Ordinary Residence and Mental Health 1983 sections. #ProfessionalDevelopment #localgovernment #legal

Today 11kbw host our Heads of Legal meeting at their London Chambers, with topical presentations from Ishaani Shrivastava on Ammori, Jonathan Auburn KC on L.A. Legal Services after Mazur, & Joanne Clement KC on SEND reform. Chaired by Bethan Evans, attended by @kennedycater

Next week, dedicated members' training sessions run on Monday, 16th when @cornerstonebarr lead on Ordinary Residence & Mental Health 1983 sections, and on 17th @42BR_Barristers outline Capacity & Fluctuating Capacity-Intermediaries & Disability. Book via @kennedycater

Thanks to @6PumpCourt for running a valuable training session for our members, examining
the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. #training #localgovernment

This afternoon the Heads of Legal from across our London Boroughs welcome @Devonshires Employment team, partner Kate Maguire and senior associate Chris Cuckney, to give a presentation on the Employment Rights Act, & other key legal changes for 2026. Attended by @kennedycater