Articles by William Eichler
Glasgow strikes suspended as equal pay deal reached
By William Eichler | 14 April 2022
Public sector unions yesterday suspended all equal pay strikes after a deal was struck with Glasg...
Councils to be banned from charging for disposal of DIY waste
By William Eichler | 11 April 2022
The Government has proposed banning local authorities from charging for the disposal of DIY waste...
Cost of living crisis risks leaving levelling up 'dead on arrival'
By William Eichler | 07 April 2022
The Government’s levelling up agenda could be undermined by a deepening North-South divide exacer...
Council leaders defend pay decisions after pressure group findings
By William Eichler | 06 April 2022
Council leaders have defended senior pay in response to a report that found the number of staff r...
Adult social care workforce receives £500m boost
By William Eichler | 05 April 2022
People working in adult social care in England are set to benefit from a £500m boost that will go...
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...
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