Brent Council did not act unlawfully by deciding to close 50% of its libraries (High Court) | Practical Law

Brent Council did not act unlawfully by deciding to close 50% of its libraries (High Court) | Practical Law

The High Court in Bailey and others v London Borough of Brent and another [2011] EWHC 2572 (Admin), has held that Brent Council did not act unlawfully by taking the decision to close 50% of its libraries as part of its budget cuts.

Brent Council did not act unlawfully by deciding to close 50% of its libraries (High Court)

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 3-509-3356 (Approx. 11 pages)

Brent Council did not act unlawfully by deciding to close 50% of its libraries (High Court)

by PLC Public Sector
Published on 19 Oct 2011 • England, Wales
The High Court in Bailey and others v London Borough of Brent and another [2011] EWHC 2572 (Admin), has held that Brent Council did not act unlawfully by taking the decision to close 50% of its libraries as part of its budget cuts.
Note added (October 2011): the claimants have appealed this decision to the Court of Appeal. See Legal update, High Court decision upheld: Brent Council did not act unlawfully by deciding to close 50% of its libraries (Court of Appeal).
Note added (February 2012): the Supreme Court has refused the appellants permission to appeal against the Court of Appeal (and original High Court) decision.