Councils’ powers in respect of determining categories for rating purposes, and leyving differential rates across categories, have been described by the Court of Appeal as ‘essentially unconfined’. The Court of Appeal held last year that the rating scheme in the Local…
The Land and Environment Court has confirmed that councils have power to remove or lop trees and other vegetation that are on or overhanging a public road if, in the council’s opinion it is necessary for the purpose of carrying out…
Councils have long had exemption from liability in relation to advice given or actions done in good faith in relation to flood liable land and coastal zones. From 25 February 2011, this exemption will extend to advice given and actions…