Articles by William Eichler
Budget 2017: Capital handed new devolution powers
By William Eichler | 08 March 2017
The Budget has boosted devolution to the capital with new powers handed down to London.
Call for more collaboration in face of cuts
By William Eichler | 07 March 2017
Scottish local authorities have maintained or improved their performance in the face of various c...
'Single highest' council tax rise in decade
By William Eichler | 06 March 2017
England is facing the ‘single highest’ council tax increase in a decade, a new study has revealed.
Temporary accommodation bill revealed
By William Eichler | 06 March 2017
A ‘chronic shortage’ of affordable housing is forcing local authorities to spend £2m a day on tem...
MPs: Councils should be able to create multi-academy trusts
By William Eichler | 28 February 2017
Local authorities with a track record of strong educational performance should be allowed to crea...
South London councils push for park law change
By William Eichler | 24 February 2017
South London councils are pushing for a change to the law which forces them to pay for the upkeep...
Government to look again at rates revaluation
By William Eichler | 23 February 2017
Sajid Javid has promised to work with the chancellor to support the small businesses that will be...
Business rate reforms 'could be illegal'
By William Eichler | 17 February 2017
Business leaders believe the Government’s planned block on appeals against incorrect rates valuat...
£40m for CSE not enough - councils
By William Eichler | 16 February 2017
Councils have warned a £40m package of Government measures to protect children and young people f...
Government announces plans to return powers to Rotherham
By William Eichler | 10 February 2017
The communities secretary has announced his intention to return more powers to Rotherham MBC - a ...
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