Author Profile

Martin Ford

Martin Ford

Articles by Martin Ford

EXCLUSIVE: Push for local PACs slows amid Whitehall scepticism

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters and Martin Ford | 15 May 2025

Support for establishing local versions of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) across England is ...

North Somerset chief executive announced

By Martin Ford | 15 May 2025

North Somerset Council has announced the appointment of Mandy Bishop as chief executive.

Enfield to name permanent chief executive

By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025

Perry Scott is set to become Enfield LBC’s chief executive on a permanent basis.

Reform won councils in areas with quality of life and cohesion concerns

By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025

Reform UK’s local election victories came in areas dissatisfied with policing, jobs, quality of l...

Only half of families aware of council tax support

By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025

Low income families are missing out on financial support schemes due to a lack of awareness, rese...

Debt hurdle remains for reorganisation plans

By Martin Ford | 13 May 2025

Multi-billion pound debts remain a point of contention in reorganisation negotiations as the dead...

Third union recommends pay offer rejection

By Martin Ford | 13 May 2025

Trade union Unison has joined GMB and Unite in recommending their members reject the pay offer fr...

Nottingham still 'dependent upon EFS'

By Martin Ford | 12 May 2025

Nottingham City Council remains dependent on exceptional financial support (EFS) but has laid the...

Camden set to appoint chief executive

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2025

Jon Rowney has been recommended as Camden LBC’s next chief executive.

Spelthorne commissioners named

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2025

The Government has announced the appointment of four commissioners at Spelthorne BC.