Martin Ford
Scottish strikes loom as councils prepare improved offer
Local government strikes loom in Scotland as councils attempt to put together an improved pay offer.
Warrington's £60m investment to be scrutinised behind closed doors
Details of a £60m green energy investment by Warrington Council will remain under wraps despite being called in by opposition councillors.
Government election reforms 'unachievable’
Introducing voter ID and other election reforms ‘appears to be unachievable,’ according to a new Government report.
Devon facing budget overspend
‘Unprecedented’ financial pressures have left Devon CC facing a budget gap by the end of this financial year.
'Urgent action' required over Haringey complaints
Haringey LBC chief executive Andy Donald has vowed the council will ‘learn lessons’ after being told to take ‘urgent action’ to overhaul its complaints procedure.
‘Uncertainty’ over Nottingham intervention
Ministerial upheaval has left Nottingham City Council uncertain of its future amid the threat of Government intervention.
Sunak claims credit for diverting funding from deprived areas
Tory leadership candidate Rishi Sunak spoke of 'undoing funding formulas' in a speech caught on camera.
Chief executive to call time on 30-year career
Conwy CBC’s chief executive, Iwan Davies, has announced his intention to retire later this year.
Government not even close to ‘rescuing’ social care
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee said billions of pounds ‘urgently’ needed to be injected into the system to meet both short-term and long-term needs.
Scottish council asks for help to fill £14m budget gap
West Dunbartonshire's leader Martin Rooney has written to the Scottish Government appealing for further funding.
Elections watchdog gives verdict on pilots
The Electoral Commission has delivered its verdict on trials of advance voting in this year’s Welsh local elections.
Districts to lobby over inflation pressures
A survey has been carried out by the District Councils’ Network (DCN) on the impact of inflation.
Watchdog concerns over voter ID introduction
The Electoral Commission has raised concerns over the implementation timetable for voter ID requirements at elections.
Councils left 'in the dark' on funding
Turmoil at Number 10 means councils will have to wait for details on next year’s funding arrangements.
Social workers raise grievance with Leeds
Members of the Unison trade union lodged a grievance relating to caseloads, pay and benefits.
Warrington could take £18m hit
The council is facing losses of up to £18m from the collapse of Together Energy.
County chief set for North Yorkshire unitary role
Richard Flinton, is set to become the first chief executive of the new North Yorkshire Council.
Slough's financial challenge 'unprecedented'
Commissioners at Slough Council are set to be given powers over recruitment after finding it was unable to turn around its finances quickly enough.
Harlow Council chief executive announces retirement
Brian Keane said he hopes to spend more time with his family following nine years’ service in the role and 45 years in the local government sector.
Record-breaking year for Ombudsman
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has directed more improvements to councils in the past year than ever before.