Articles by William Eichler
Recycling scheme to tackle plastic bottle waste
By William Eichler | 28 March 2018
Environment secretary Michael Gove today announced a new deposit return scheme to increase recycl...
Council employee exploited systems 'failures' to steal £1m
By William Eichler | 22 March 2018
Failures in ‘fundamental controls’ within Dundee City Council’s financial systems allowed a forme...
Poll reveals support for bringing public services in-house
By William Eichler | 12 March 2018
The public wants to see services brought back in-house as well as an increase in central governme...
Council leaders call for 'minimum' £30,000 fine for rogue landlords
By William Eichler | 23 February 2018
Rogue landlords who commit serious housing offences should be fined a minimum of £30,000, council...
Ombudsman issues 'rare' second report criticising council
By William Eichler | 16 February 2018
A council has received a rare second warning after failing to comply with recommendations made by...
Westminster proposes 'voluntary' council tax scheme
By William Eichler | 12 February 2018
Westminster City Council has proposed to freeze council tax and instead invite those in the most ...
Care provider Four Seasons temporarily bailed out
By William Eichler | 09 February 2018
The struggling care provider Four Seasons has today signed a deal with a hedge fund which will se...
Combined authority to work with housing association coaltion
By William Eichler | 30 January 2018
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has agreed to work with a coalition of 15 ...
Taxi licences granted to drivers with criminal convictions, campaigners warn
By William Eichler | 30 January 2018
Taxi and private hire vehicle licences are being granted to drivers with criminal convictions bec...
Stormont criticised for proposal to cut £20m in rates support
By William Eichler | 30 January 2018
Northern Ireland local authority leaders have criticised an ‘anti-investment’ proposal to cut nea...
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