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Articles by William Eichler
Greens pledge to revive high streets
By William Eichler | 23 April 2026
The Green Party has announced a policy platform aimed at reviving high streets, including using l...
English council data breaches up 53%
By William Eichler | 21 April 2026
Data breach incidents recorded by English local councils have risen by 53% over the past five yea...
Basildon hit with lowest possible social housing grade
By William Eichler | 15 April 2026
Basildon BC has been awarded the lowest possible social housing grade after an inspection uncover...
Councils risk losing funding under new pothole performance rules
By William Eichler | 14 April 2026
Local highway authorities in England face losing up to a third of their roads funding if they can...
Lancashire CC apologises for role in failings before Southport attack
By William Eichler | 14 April 2026
The chief executive of Lancashire CC has apologised for the authority's role in the systemic fail...
Greens focus on housing as campaign launched
By Dan Peters | 13 April 2026
The Green Party has launched its 2026 local elections campaign with a focus on tackling the housi...
Council threatens legal action over £20m roads funding row
By William Eichler | 13 April 2026
North Yorkshire Council has threatened to take legal action against York and North Yorkshire mayo...
New asylum housing inspection launched
By William Eichler | 10 April 2026
An inspection of how the Home Office engages with councils in the development of asylum accommoda...
Conservatives pledge ban on council four-day work weeks
By William Eichler | 08 April 2026
The Conservative Party has vowed to outlaw the practice of local authorities offering four-day wo...
Councils cutting services to pay for social care, think tank warns
By William Eichler | 08 April 2026
Councils are raiding reserves and slashing non-statutory services to keep pace with a ‘precarious...
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- Basildon chief hits out at member behaviour
- Toxic member behaviour risks local government excellence
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- Suffolk to make decision on legal challenge to reorganisation
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