Articles by William Eichler
Homeless deaths increase 80% in two years
By William Eichler | 31 March 2022
The number of people dying while homeless has increased by 80% in two years, shocking new researc...
Court finds in favour of councils over child placements
By William Eichler | 30 March 2022
The High Court has found in favour of four local authorities after campaigners challenged the cou...
Jackie Weaver did not have the 'authority' to mute and eject councillors
By William Eichler | 30 March 2022
Jackie Weaver did not have the ‘authority’ to mute and eject councillors from the online parish c...
Councils to be allowed to set up multi-academy trusts
By William Eichler | 28 March 2022
Local authority leaders have welcomed the Government’s plan to allow councils to set up and run t...
Council chiefs warn care guidance burdens 'overstretched staff'
By William Eichler | 28 March 2022
Council leaders have criticised the Government’s care funding guidance which requires overstretch...
Spring Statement: Household support fund to 'double' to £1bn
By William Eichler | 23 March 2022
Councils are set to benefit from a multi-million-pound boost to the household support fund to sup...
Council tax increases to add to 'harsh squeeze' on living standards
By William Eichler | 11 March 2022
Households that are already experiencing a squeeze on their finances are to be hit by increases i...
Council leaders call for reform of 'adversarial' SEND system
By William Eichler | 11 March 2022
Council leaders have called on the Government to tackle the rise in tribunals over special educat...
Councils need more 'funding and powers' to tackle climate change
By William Eichler | 10 March 2022
Progress needs to be accelerated in every local area if the UK’s climate and nature targets are t...
UK 'sleepwalked' into dysfunctional children's social care market
By William Eichler | 10 March 2022
Local authorities need more support to help them find suitable placements for children in foster ...
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