Articles by William Eichler
Counter-extremism faces 'unprecedented challenges'
By William Eichler | 14 March 2024
The battle against radicalisation at the local level faces ‘unprecedented challenges’ due to a la...
LTNs popular and effective, leaked report says
By William Eichler | 11 March 2024
Low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) are popular and effective, a leaked report from the Department ...
Budget: Household Support Fund extended
By William Eichler | 06 March 2024
A scheme aimed at supporting the most vulnerable households will be extended for another six mont...
Combined authority criticised for 'inconsistent' Best Value approach
By William Eichler | 05 March 2024
The Government has criticised the West of England Combined Authority for what it describes as ‘in...
Levelling up requires 'meaningful' devolution, business group says
By William Eichler | 20 February 2024
Business leaders have called for ‘meaningful decision-making powers’ to be devolved to local auth...
Brum proposes £300m cuts
By William Eichler | 20 February 2024
Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council will cut spending on services by £300m to balance its books.
Gove: Short-term lets to require planning permission
By William Eichler | 19 February 2024
Second-home owners will have to seek planning permission for future short-term lets, the Governme...
Council leaders call for review of Ukrainian refugee scheme
By William Eichler | 19 February 2024
Council leaders have called for an urgent review of funding for Ukrainian refugees as 9,000 have ...
Warwickshire probe over councillor SEND comments
By William Eichler | 07 February 2024
Warwickshire CC has launched an investigation after a video showed councillors making disparaging...
Medway requests emergency loan
By William Eichler | 06 February 2024
Medway Council has asked the Government for an emergency loan to help the struggling local author...
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