Legal Services
The Legal Services Team provides advice and assistance to the Council's Members and Officers as its sole client is the Council. The main areas of activity are local government law, property law, contract law and local land searches. It also takes enforcement action on behalf of the Council.
The Legal Services Section cannot act for members of the public nor can it recommend particular firms of solicitors. Should you require legal advice and assistance from a solicitor, please contact The Law Society of England and Wales' which is able to assist members of the public in finding appropriate solicitors.
The Law Society may be contacted by telephone on 0870 606 6575 during ordinary business hours or you may visit their website
- Law Society Website (External link)
If you live in England or Wales and want free high-quality legal information to help you deal with your legal problems, Community Legal Service Direct (CLS Direct) can help.
It aims to ensure that people in England and Wales can get free impartial information and advice about their legal rights and help with enforcing them.
The website also provides a useful calculator to help you work out if you qualify for legal aid.
For more information call the advice line on: 0845 345 4 345
or visit the CLS Direct website.
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