Jones v Canal & River Trust [2017] EWCA Civ 135

The claim by Canal & River Trust (CRT) in this action is for a declaration and injunction that it is entitled to remove the Appellant’s boat, “The Mrs T”, from its waterways ( covering over 2,000 miles) under s.8 of the British Waterways Act 1983 and s.13 of the British Waterways Act 1971.

Birmingham City Council v Stephenson [2016] EWCA Civ 1029, 27 September 2016.

In September 2015 Birmingham City Council (BCC) issued proceedings to repossess Mr Stephenson’s home on grounds of noise nuisance. Mr Stephenson, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, had been granted an introductory tenancy to his flat the previous year following being homeless for a number of years.

The Daily Telegraph has reported that the Government does not intend to repeal the Human Rights Act (HRA) and introduce a British Bill of Rights in its place during this Parliament which is excellent news.

CLP took part in the Tea for Tibet campaign – for more details see: https://freetibet.org/teafortibet CLP raised over £240 over several days.

Doncaster MBC – v – Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government [SSCLG] & AB [2016] EWHC 2876 (Admin), 6 October 2016.

AB was granted planning permission for a Gypsy site in the Green Belt by a Planning Inspector. She had previously had two temporary permissions for the same site. The local authority challenged the decision.

An example of why it’s so important to seek help when served with a possession claim – including accelerated proceedings.

In March this year, a young couple who were renting privately were served with an accelerated claim for possession.

Thanks to James Stark of Garden Court North Chambers for allowing us to provide a link to this paper he has written about the subject of Public Law in Public Spaces and especially about Public Spaces Protection Orders. This paper was first presented at the Public Law Project’s Manchester annual conference in a session entitled ‘Public Law in Public Spaces’.

Congratulations to Herts Gypsy and Traveller Exchange who have now set up a specific website dealing with this vital matter. See their link here: http://reportracismgrt.com/

Jo Gregson of the Traveller Movement, a steering committee member  of the No Mad Laws Campaign writes: https://www.nomadlaws.co.uk/news/81-labour-leadership-candidates-respond-to-no-mad-laws-campaign/

Ms K applied as homeless to Birmingham City Council on the grounds that her mental health was being adversely affected by paranormal activity in her home.