Sefton loses care home fees case

A High Court judge has ruled that Sefton MBC acted illegally when it froze its elderly care home fees two years ago.

A High Court judge has ruled that Sefton MBC acted illegally when it froze its elderly care home fees two years ago.

At the High Court in Manchester yesterday, Judge Philip Raynor, ruled the decision was illegal, because the council had failed to engage in any meaningful negotiation with care providers.

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