Conveyance: Written document transferring property from one person to another. Conveyances are usually drafted by solicitors.
Core Strategy
A local plan document. It sets out the long term vision for a local planning authority area, the strategic objectives, and the strategic planning policies needed to deliver that vision. It should help deliver the spatial elements of the Community Strategy (the objectives that affect how your area will look and how it is used).
Corrosive
A substance that has destructive effects on another substance.
COSHH
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
Costs
Costs: The legal expenses of an action, such as lawyers” fees, witness expenses and other fees paid out in bringing the matter to court. The rule is generally that “costs follows the event”, which means that the loser normally pays the legal costs of both sides. The judge has the final decision and may decide not to make an order on costs.
Counsel
Counsel: Barrister(s).
Counterclaim
Counterclaim: Respondent”s claim against a plaintiff in the same action.
Country
The countries where CABs, NBs, TABs, etc., may be notified/designated
County Councils
Responsible for the preparation of waste and minerals development plans and dealing with waste and minerals applications, and dealing with applications for their own development – for example, schools and libraries. Where one exists the County Council is also the Highways Authority.
Covenant
Covenant: Written document in which signatories either commit themselves to do (or not to do) something, or in which they agree on a certain set of facts. Covenants are very common in leases where a landlord will usually covenant to give the tenant “quiet enjoyment” and the tenant covenants to pay the rent, keep the premises in good repair and deliver them up at the end of the tenancy.
