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Articles by William Eichler
Airport expansion 'flies in face' of democracy
By William Eichler | 03 February 2022
The leader of North Somerset Council has expressed his ‘extreme disappointment’ at a decision to ...
Councils defend child abuse approach after critical report
By William Eichler | 02 February 2022
Councils have insisted they take child exploitation 'very seriously' after an inquiry identified ...
Mind the gap between levelling up 'rhetoric and reality,' think-tank warns
By William Eichler | 17 January 2022
Central Government policies have undermined the levelling up agenda and left the UK more regional...
Council to bring recycling centres in-house
By William Eichler | 16 December 2021
Kirklees MBC is to bring its household waste and recycling centres in-house as part of an effort ...
Two districts approve merger plans
By William Eichler | 14 December 2021
Warwick and Stratford-on-Avon DCs have both agreed to merger plans that will establish a single S...
Council named for not paying minimum wage
By William Eichler | 14 December 2021
Hampshire CC has been named as one of 200 employers that has failed to pay the minimum wage in so...
Veolia and Suez merger criticised by competition authority
By William Eichler | 08 December 2021
The merger of Veolia and Suez could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of several waste ...
Councils should use procurement to boost local economies, think-tank says
By William Eichler | 07 December 2021
Local authorities should strive to be more ethical and place-sensitive when buying goods and serv...
Council pledges to support children after services rated 'inadequate'
By William Eichler | 29 November 2021
The leadership of North East Lincolnshire Council has pledged to protect and support young people...
County takes action after warning it may have breached procurement law
By William Eichler | 25 November 2021
Cambridgeshire CC has made a number of improvements to its processes after an external audit foun...
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