Overview
The successful candidate will provide legal advice and support on a wide range of issues varying in complexity but not limited to:
* Highways
o Provide legal advice on the Highways Act 1980 and related legislation.
o Draft and review enforcement notices, orders (e.g. stopping up orders), and agreements (e.g. Section 38 and Section 278).
o Advise on public rights of way, traffic regulation orders, and highway adoption issues.
o Advise on statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
o Support the LLFA\'s role as a statutory consultee on surface water drainage in planning applications
o Draft and negotiate legal agreements related to sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
o Assist with legal aspects of flood risk management schemes and enforcement under the Land Drainage Act 1991.
* Planning
o Development control and planning applications
o Planning enforcement and appeals
o Planning policy interpretation and advice
o Infrastructure agreements (e.g., Section 106, CIL)
o Advice on Local Plans and Neighbourhood Plans
o Environmental impact assessments and land use consideration
o Planning Committee Role:
+ Provide legal advice on procedural matters, declarations of interest, and decision-making risks during Planning Committee meetings
+ Public Inquiries and Appeals
o Preparation of legal submissions and representation at planning appeals, including informal hearings and public inquiries.
o Lawful Development Certificates, TPO advice, Judicial Reviews, High Court proceedings, governance and other areas of legal practice
o Key Legislation: Town and Country Planning Act 1990; Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; Localism Act 2011; National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .
At Thurrock Council — Benefits
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
* Staff discounts and local offers
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
DBS Check: Basic level is required for this post.
Important Dates
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