Articles by William Eichler
Misconduct laws in need of reform, say experts
By William Eichler | 05 September 2016
The law governing misconduct in public office is ‘unclear, ambiguous and in need of reform’, the ...
Women's refuges could close due to benefit cap
By William Eichler | 05 September 2016
More than two-thirds of domestic abuse refuges could be forced to close unless they are exempt fr...
Councils 'confident' they can fulfil refugee pledge
By William Eichler | 05 September 2016
Local authorities are ‘confident’ they will be able to fulfil the Government’s pledge to resettle...
Council leaders' integration warning to Hunt
By William Eichler | 22 August 2016
South East council leaders have warned health secretary Jeremy Hunt that ‘opportunities are being...
Councils must learn from interventions
By William Eichler | 19 August 2016
Local authorities must learn from the imposition of commissioners in Tower Hamlets and Rotherham,...
MPs criticise homelessness response
By William Eichler | 18 August 2016
Many homeless people are ‘badly treated’ by council staff and often sent away without receiving a...
Auditors call for Welsh finance improvements
By William Eichler | 18 August 2016
The financial planning of Welsh councils is ‘strengthening’ but there is still scope to improve t...
Councillors to visit Calais Jungle
By William Eichler | 17 August 2016
Senior councillors will visit the ‘Calais jungle’ migrant camp tomorrow as part of a trip conside...
Porter condemns EU funding promise
By William Eichler | 15 August 2016
Whitehall’s promise to honour EU funding commitments post-Brexit ‘falls well short,’ council lead...
Spend on trading standards falls dramatically
By William Eichler | 08 August 2016
The total trading standards spend in Britain has fallen dramatically, undermining the ability of ...
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