Articles by William Eichler
Councillors accused of 'not seriously considering' auditor recommendations
By William Eichler | 04 October 2024
Auditors have accused Dudley Council members of ‘not seriously considering’ the recommendations o...
Strike action threat after pay offer imposition
By William Eichler | 27 September 2024
Trade union Unison has threatened strike action after local authority leaders in Scotland decided...
CIPFA criticises Scottish Government's social care focus
By William Eichler | 20 September 2024
The Scottish Government should focus more on tackling the ‘ineffective’ funding of social care ra...
Rayner confirms devolution agreements
By William Eichler | 19 September 2024
Four deals have been signed off in what deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner described as ‘only th...
Thousands unable to vote due to voter ID rules
By William Eichler | 10 September 2024
Only 0.08% of voters – or 16,000 people – were unable to vote in the General Election because the...
Haigh: Councils to be empowered in 'bus revolution'
By William Eichler | 09 September 2024
Local transport authorities will be given the powers to take control of bus services under legisl...
£4bn shortfall leaves councils facing 'financial disaster'
By William Eichler | 09 September 2024
Failure to address an estimated £4bn black hole in the finances of councils across England, Scotl...
Controversial plans to build asylum site at RAF Scampton axed
By William Eichler | 06 September 2024
RAF Scampton will no longer be used to house asylum seekers, it has been announced.
Reserves raid to keep councils afloat, survey finds
By William Eichler | 04 September 2024
More than a dozen council leaders have warned they will have to draw on already depleted financia...
Household Support Fund extended
By William Eichler | 02 September 2024
The Household Support Fund will be extended for another six months, work and pensions secretary L...
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