Local Government Legislation

Legislative framework for local authority powers, council operations, municipal services, and community governance.

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026

Published: Fri 1st May 26

This Order, made by the Lord Chancellor and effective from May 1st, 2026, amends the 2013 Fees Order governing the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to prescribe new fees and update existing structures.

The primary function is to introduce specific fees for proceedings arising from the Renters' Rights Act 2025, covering applications for rent determination, tenancy terms, and appeals against financial penalties, alongside updating general commencement and hearing fees.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Southway, Plymouth) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Southway, Plymouth) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 immediately restrict all aircraft from flying lower than 2,000 feet above mean sea level over a defined area in Southway, Plymouth, using powers derived from the Air Navigation Order 2016 due to an emergency affecting the public interest, with an exception granted only for aircraft operating under directions from the Devon & Cornwall Police Counter UAS Team.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (War Memorial Park, Coventry) Regulations 2026

This Statutory Instrument, The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (War Memorial Park, Coventry) Regulations 2026, imposes a temporary restriction on the operation of unmanned aircraft to ensure public safety during a large gathering, specifically the Coventry City Football Club Parade, on May 4, 2026; the regulation prohibits flights below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a precisely defined area around War Memorial Park, Coventry, between 0900 and 2100 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time, although exceptions exist for flights authorized by the West Midlands Police Counter-UAS Team.

The Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 29th Apr 26

These Regulations amend the Local Government Pension Scheme (England and Wales) Regulations 2013, enacting changes to the operational framework, governance, and financial aspects of the LGPS for local authorities in England and Wales, affecting how contributions are calculated, benefits are accrued, and the scheme is administered.

The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The Public Order Act 1986 (Amendment) Order 2024 modifies provisions within the Public Order Act 1986, primarily concerning the regulation of public processions, demonstrations, and assemblies.

The Order introduces changes intended to strengthen the ability of the police to impose conditions on protests that cause serious disruption or public nuisance, thereby balancing the right to protest against the maintenance of public order and freedom of movement.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Drax, North Yorkshire) Regulations 2026

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Drax, North Yorkshire) Regulations 2026 enact time-limited restrictions on the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific geographic area around Drax, North Yorkshire, between 0600 hours on April 27th, 2026, and 2259 hours on May 3rd, 2026, forbidding flights below 1,200 feet above mean sea level unless explicit permission is granted by the North Yorkshire Police Drone Team, citing public interest, safety, and security concerns related to a large intended gathering.

The Automated Vehicles (Permits for Automated Passenger Services) Regulations 2026

These Regulations set out the administrative and procedural rules necessary for the permitting system established by the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 to operate concerning automated passenger services across England, Wales, and Scotland.

They specify that permits can last a maximum of five years, detail the renewal application window and continuation of service during review, and define the circumstances and procedures under which the Secretary of State can vary, suspend, or withdraw a permit, either with or without the holder's consent.

Furthermore, the rules establish an internal review process for adverse decisions and authorize the regulated disclosure and use of operational and safety information by permit holders to various public bodies.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Gateshead) Regulations 2026

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Gateshead) Regulations 2026 impose temporary, emergency flight restrictions over a specific area in Gateshead, effective from April 24th to April 26th, 2026, prohibiting aircraft from flying below 1,800 feet above mean sea level due to essential public safety reasons concerning a scheduled multi-agency operation.