Articles by William Eichler
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...
Region in 'financially unsustainable' warning
By William Eichler | 02 September 2024
Seven West Midlands council leaders have written to the Government warning there is a risk the re...
Councils spend record £1bn on temporary accommodation
By William Eichler | 30 August 2024
English councils spent a record £1bn on temporary accommodation for homeless households last year...
Newham mayor 'deeply concerned' by airport expansion
By William Eichler | 21 August 2024
Newham LBC’s mayor said she was ‘deeply concerned’ after ministers overruled the council to appro...
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