Goodenough Ring Solicitors
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Goodenough Ring Solicitors, a leading environmental, public law and planning law firm providing strategic legal and campaign advice on Environment & Climate Change; Planning; Public law & human rights; Public international law Charity & NGO governance
We are instructed in this important climate claim by Peter Barclay, Chair of Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign challenging the expansion of Gatwick Airport. Alex Goodman KC and Gethin Thomas also instructed. See also GACC's press release www.gacc.org.uk/resources/Pr...
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GACCgatwick on X: "Peter Barclay, Chairman of the Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC), has one week ago today filed a claim for judicial review seeking permission to overturn the Secretary of State’s decision approving the expansion of Gatwick Airport. https://t.co/GN1ei34RxA" / X
Peter Barclay, Chairman of the Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC), has one week ago today filed a claim for judicial review seeking permission to overturn the Secretary of State’s decision approving the expansion of Gatwick Airport. https://t.co/GN1ei34RxA
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November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We are instructed in this important climate claim by Peter Barclay, Chair of Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign challenging the expansion of Gatwick Airport. Alex Goodman KC and Gethin Thomas also instructed. See also GACC's press release www.gacc.org.uk/resources/Pr...
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Thanks to Flora Curtis @39essexchambers.bsky.social for her hard work incl impressive closing subs for R6 Party: towerhamlets.app.box.com/s/a4o9devw2x... We amplified the community's concerns that most pressing need is affordable housing respecting culture & heritage of Brick Lane & Banglatown.
Goodenough Ring Solicitors acting for the R6 Party Save Brick Lane Campaign (SBL) in a planning inquiry starting today. Counsel Flora Curtis of 39 Essex Chambers is instructed. Links to live streaming and core documents available here: sites.google.com/view/savebri...
Inquiry
Truman Estates Planning Inquiry names, dates and documents
An overview of the planning applications is here
with links to the planning portal and officers reports
You can write to the planning insp...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Thanks to Flora Curtis @39essexchambers.bsky.social for her hard work incl impressive closing subs for R6 Party: towerhamlets.app.box.com/s/a4o9devw2x... We amplified the community's concerns that most pressing need is affordable housing respecting culture & heritage of Brick Lane & Banglatown.
The Court of Appeal has now refused the local residents permission to appeal so this draws a line under this long running saga as to whether these school playing fields are a village green.
We acted for Bristol inner city state school Cotham School whose playing field was registered as a village green by local residents. That has now been overturned. Ashley Bowes of Landmark did a fantastic job in Court in this challenging case. www.landmarkchambers.co.uk/news-and-cas...
High Court orders the deletion of school playing… - Landmark Chambers
Explore 'High Court orders the deletion of school playing fields from village green register' at Landmark Chambers for in-depth analysis and expert…
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October 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The Court of Appeal has now refused the local residents permission to appeal so this draws a line under this long running saga as to whether these school playing fields are a village green.
Goodenough Ring Solicitors acting for the R6 Party Save Brick Lane Campaign (SBL) in a planning inquiry starting today. Counsel Flora Curtis of 39 Essex Chambers is instructed. Links to live streaming and core documents available here: sites.google.com/view/savebri...
Inquiry
Truman Estates Planning Inquiry names, dates and documents
An overview of the planning applications is here
with links to the planning portal and officers reports
You can write to the planning insp...
sites.google.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Goodenough Ring Solicitors acting for the R6 Party Save Brick Lane Campaign (SBL) in a planning inquiry starting today. Counsel Flora Curtis of 39 Essex Chambers is instructed. Links to live streaming and core documents available here: sites.google.com/view/savebri...
We acted for Bristol inner city state school Cotham School whose playing field was registered as a village green by local residents. That has now been overturned. Ashley Bowes of Landmark did a fantastic job in Court in this challenging case. www.landmarkchambers.co.uk/news-and-cas...
High Court orders the deletion of school playing… - Landmark Chambers
Explore 'High Court orders the deletion of school playing fields from village green register' at Landmark Chambers for in-depth analysis and expert…
www.landmarkchambers.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We acted for Bristol inner city state school Cotham School whose playing field was registered as a village green by local residents. That has now been overturned. Ashley Bowes of Landmark did a fantastic job in Court in this challenging case. www.landmarkchambers.co.uk/news-and-cas...
Our client was successful in the Brockwell Park claim; Richard Harwood KC and Jacqueline Lean appearing for the Claimant at short notice. Judgment is here: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2...
Shaman, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Lambeth -
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June 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Our client was successful in the Brockwell Park claim; Richard Harwood KC and Jacqueline Lean appearing for the Claimant at short notice. Judgment is here: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2...
There is to be an urgent consideration of this case via rolled up hearing in the Royal Courts of Justice, the Strand on Thursday 15 May 2025 - Richard Harwood KC of 39 Essex Chambers appearing for the Claimant.
We are acting for a member of Protect Brockwell Park in this judicial review and are instructing barristers Douglas Edwards KC of FTB and Jacqueline Lean of Landmark Chambers www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...
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May 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
There is to be an urgent consideration of this case via rolled up hearing in the Royal Courts of Justice, the Strand on Thursday 15 May 2025 - Richard Harwood KC of 39 Essex Chambers appearing for the Claimant.
We are acting for a member of Protect Brockwell Park in this judicial review and are instructing barristers Douglas Edwards KC of FTB and Jacqueline Lean of Landmark Chambers www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...
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April 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We are acting for a member of Protect Brockwell Park in this judicial review and are instructing barristers Douglas Edwards KC of FTB and Jacqueline Lean of Landmark Chambers www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...
We acted for the Spitalfields Historic Building Trust - voting rights - standing orders - only 3 councillors entitled to vote at a committee meeting on controversial development on Brick Lane as a result of standing orders supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
R (on the application of The Spitalfields Historic Building Trust) (Appellant) v London Borough of Tower Hamlets and another (Respondents) - UK Supreme Court
Is it lawful for a local authority's constitution to restrict voting by members on a deferred application for planning permission to those who had been present at the meeting(s) at which the applicati...
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March 26, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We acted for the Spitalfields Historic Building Trust - voting rights - standing orders - only 3 councillors entitled to vote at a committee meeting on controversial development on Brick Lane as a result of standing orders supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
We acted for objectors to street tree felling in Coventry; application for urgent injunction to stop the felling was unsuccessful; the Court allowed a restrictive interpretation of the s.115 EA 2021 duty to consult before felling street trees.
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High Court dismisses cycle lane judicial review on all grounds
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March 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We acted for objectors to street tree felling in Coventry; application for urgent injunction to stop the felling was unsuccessful; the Court allowed a restrictive interpretation of the s.115 EA 2021 duty to consult before felling street trees.
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A welcome outcome for our client, Send Parish Council, protecting the River Wey and its surrounds.
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Parish council secures quashing order in judicial review of village development
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January 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A welcome outcome for our client, Send Parish Council, protecting the River Wey and its surrounds.
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My private member’s Bill received its first reading today in the House of Lords: you can find it here. bills.parliament.uk/bills/3924
Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) Bill [HL] - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament
Current version of Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) Bill [HL] with latest news, sponsors, and progress through Houses
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January 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
My private member’s Bill received its first reading today in the House of Lords: you can find it here. bills.parliament.uk/bills/3924
Lord Hendy KC, Katharine Newton KC, Madeline Stanley of Old Square Chambers appeared for IWGB
Be warned: Deliveroo’s victory over its riders shows just how vulnerable British workers are | Callum Cant of The Guardian
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Be warned: Deliveroo’s victory over its riders shows just how vulnerable British workers are | Callum Cant of The Guardian
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Be warned: Deliveroo’s victory over its riders shows just how vulnerable British workers are | Callum Cant
Why is the UK establishment so much more hostile to gig economy rights than other parts of Europe, asks the sociologist and author Callum Cant
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January 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Lord Hendy KC, Katharine Newton KC, Madeline Stanley of Old Square Chambers appeared for IWGB
Be warned: Deliveroo’s victory over its riders shows just how vulnerable British workers are | Callum Cant of The Guardian
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Be warned: Deliveroo’s victory over its riders shows just how vulnerable British workers are | Callum Cant of The Guardian
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We acted for the Appellant IWUGB in the shortlisted case of the year: R (on the application of Independent Workers Union of Great Britain) v Central Arbitration Committee (Roofoods Ltd t/a Deliveroo, interested party) [2023] UKSC 43)
The LexisNexis Legal Awards shortlist is now available!
Find out who's on the list here: www.lexisnexislegalawards.co.uk/website/1456...
Have you booked your table? Join us on 13th March for a night celebrating #legal excellence!
#LLA2025 #LexisNexisLegalAwards
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Have you booked your table? Join us on 13th March for a night celebrating #legal excellence!
#LLA2025 #LexisNexisLegalAwards
January 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We acted for the Appellant IWUGB in the shortlisted case of the year: R (on the application of Independent Workers Union of Great Britain) v Central Arbitration Committee (Roofoods Ltd t/a Deliveroo, interested party) [2023] UKSC 43)
Para 4 bang on: 'Getting away with ‘egregious’ mistakes sets an appalling example – as does going to Court & trying – unsuccessfully as it happened – to persuade the Judge that they had consulted adequately when they manifestly hadn’t... compulsory.. conciliation & arbitration should be necessary'
New Blog today - No 87 about the High Court judgment on the street that wasn't consulted. Sad tale with a sad outcome. And all because Weetabix closed 2 factories in Corby. See tinyurl.com/Weetabixplan...
#lawofconsultation #judicialreview
#lawofconsultation #judicialreview
Warehouse neighbours too late to challenge planning permission despite Council’s failure to consult them! | Consultation Guru
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December 6, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Para 4 bang on: 'Getting away with ‘egregious’ mistakes sets an appalling example – as does going to Court & trying – unsuccessfully as it happened – to persuade the Judge that they had consulted adequately when they manifestly hadn’t... compulsory.. conciliation & arbitration should be necessary'
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Read our update about how Plymouth City Council have decided to take themselves to court to quash the Wilmot Gardens planning permission!
Yes you read that right!
But it's not over yet, Classic Builders & PCC still want to build on the community green
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December 4, 2024 at 11:56 AM
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Read our update about how Plymouth City Council have decided to take themselves to court to quash the Wilmot Gardens planning permission!
Yes you read that right!
But it's not over yet, Classic Builders & PCC still want to build on the community green
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📣 JUSTICE is looking for its next legal intern!
If you’re looking to hone your skills on cutting edge research and contribute to important legal justice reform, we would love to hear from you.
Click here to learn more: bit.ly/3myWBqY
If you’re looking to hone your skills on cutting edge research and contribute to important legal justice reform, we would love to hear from you.
Click here to learn more: bit.ly/3myWBqY
December 3, 2024 at 3:30 PM
📣 JUSTICE is looking for its next legal intern!
If you’re looking to hone your skills on cutting edge research and contribute to important legal justice reform, we would love to hear from you.
Click here to learn more: bit.ly/3myWBqY
If you’re looking to hone your skills on cutting edge research and contribute to important legal justice reform, we would love to hear from you.
Click here to learn more: bit.ly/3myWBqY
Judgment in Corby warehouse cause celebre:
caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2... Council consulted wrong residents so no objections recd to erection of storage & distribution centre at end of residents' gardens. No extension of time for j.r. Press release. hgrlaw.egnyte.com/dl/LTee4hTOrl
caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2... Council consulted wrong residents so no objections recd to erection of storage & distribution centre at end of residents' gardens. No extension of time for j.r. Press release. hgrlaw.egnyte.com/dl/LTee4hTOrl
Georgina Wallis, R (on the application of) v North Northamptonshire Council -
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December 3, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Judgment in Corby warehouse cause celebre:
caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2... Council consulted wrong residents so no objections recd to erection of storage & distribution centre at end of residents' gardens. No extension of time for j.r. Press release. hgrlaw.egnyte.com/dl/LTee4hTOrl
caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2... Council consulted wrong residents so no objections recd to erection of storage & distribution centre at end of residents' gardens. No extension of time for j.r. Press release. hgrlaw.egnyte.com/dl/LTee4hTOrl
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Important intervention from senior lawyers in support of the #AssistedDying bill 👏
Including
- The Rt Hon. The Lord Etherton GBE KC (former Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice)
- Lord Falconer PC KC (former Lord Chancellor)
- Lord Ken Macdonald KC & Sir Max Hill KC (former DPPs)
Including
- The Rt Hon. The Lord Etherton GBE KC (former Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice)
- Lord Falconer PC KC (former Lord Chancellor)
- Lord Ken Macdonald KC & Sir Max Hill KC (former DPPs)
November 24, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Important intervention from senior lawyers in support of the #AssistedDying bill 👏
Including
- The Rt Hon. The Lord Etherton GBE KC (former Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice)
- Lord Falconer PC KC (former Lord Chancellor)
- Lord Ken Macdonald KC & Sir Max Hill KC (former DPPs)
Including
- The Rt Hon. The Lord Etherton GBE KC (former Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice)
- Lord Falconer PC KC (former Lord Chancellor)
- Lord Ken Macdonald KC & Sir Max Hill KC (former DPPs)
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GRS welcomes a critical step forward for our client, Horn of Africa Charity Organisation, seeking to protect frankincense harvesting communities and the forests on which they rely from abusive practices in the supply chain of essential oil giant, doTERRA.
GRS welcomes a critical step forward for our client, Horn of Africa Charity Organisation, seeking to protect frankincense harvesting communities and the forests on which they rely from abusive practices in the supply chain of essential oil giant, doTERRA.
U.S. blocks imports from former doTERRA frankincense supplier over forced labor
The U.S. has issued a ban on imports of frankincense from a Somaliland company over forced labor practices exposed by a Fuller Project investigation.
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November 4, 2024 at 2:45 PM
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GRS welcomes a critical step forward for our client, Horn of Africa Charity Organisation, seeking to protect frankincense harvesting communities and the forests on which they rely from abusive practices in the supply chain of essential oil giant, doTERRA.
GRS welcomes a critical step forward for our client, Horn of Africa Charity Organisation, seeking to protect frankincense harvesting communities and the forests on which they rely from abusive practices in the supply chain of essential oil giant, doTERRA.
Hello Bluesky! We're an environmental, planning and public law firm taking a break from Twitter for the foreseeable. Previously @GoodenoughRing and @Susan_Ring on Twitter.
August 14, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Hello Bluesky! We're an environmental, planning and public law firm taking a break from Twitter for the foreseeable. Previously @GoodenoughRing and @Susan_Ring on Twitter.