Articles by William Eichler
Councils 'failing' children exploited by gangs, report reveals
By William Eichler | 28 February 2019
The same mistakes that led to child sexual exploitation failings are being repeated with gangs, t...
Counties urge Whitehall to 'look again' at social care funding formula
By William Eichler | 22 February 2019
County councils have voiced concerns over the Government’s proposed formula for funding adult soc...
Local authority business provision 'lacks transparency' - MSPs
By William Eichler | 20 February 2019
Scottish MSPs have criticised a local authority scheme that aims to help businesses grow for lack...
Council denies 'litany of failures' in Shamima Begum case
By William Eichler | 19 February 2019
Tower Hamlets LBC has denied claims it was responsible for a ‘litany of failures’ leading up to t...
Council leaders insist waste reforms must be 'fully funded'
By William Eichler | 18 February 2019
Local authority leaders have welcomed plans to ‘overhaul’ the waste system, but cautioned Whiteha...
Carers win right to appeal in £400m sleep-in shift battle
By William Eichler | 14 February 2019
The Supreme Court has granted carers the right to appeal in the ongoing sleep-in shift legal batt...
Whitehall launches consultation on taxi licensing
By William Eichler | 12 February 2019
Local authorities could soon be required to ensure that every prospective taxi driver undergoes e...
Edinburgh votes in favour of tourism tax
By William Eichler | 08 February 2019
Edinburgh city councillors have voted in favour of what could be the UK’s first tourism tax.
Planning system 'underperforming'
By William Eichler | 08 February 2019
The Government’s planning system is ‘underperforming’ and struggling to deliver on its aim of bui...
Hundreds of Birmingham refuse workers to strike weekly
By William Eichler | 05 February 2019
More than 300 refuse workers have announced they will begin two days of strike action a week in a...
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