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Articles by William Eichler
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...
Council hands police file on £1m pay-outs
By William Eichler | 02 February 2024
A file relating to allegedly unlawful exit payments to managers at Northumberland CC has been han...
'Three strikes and you're out' social housing plans announced
By William Eichler | 30 January 2024
Social landlords could soon be empowered to evict anti-social tenants and ban them from applying ...
Teesworks inquiry finds no evidence of 'corruption'
By William Eichler | 30 January 2024
An inquiry into accusations of corruption relating to the Teesworks scheme has found no evidence ...
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