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Martin Ford

Articles by Martin Ford

'Sweeping reform' of elections required

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2021

Election officers have warned of an electoral system that is in 'danger of failing’.

Ofsted chief rubbishes 'inspection tsunami' claim

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2021

Amanda Spielman has sought to ease concerns about a deluge of inspections as the watchdog resumes...

Chief executive retires after 43-year career

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2021

Bassetlaw DC's Neil Taylor has announced he will step down next month following four decades in l...

UK should emulate Biden - Marmot

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2021

Public health expert Sir Michael Marmot has urged the Government to follow the lead of US Preside...

Children's services funding row

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2021

An investigation into children’s social care has been urged to look at funding by the Association...

Warrington faces £40m savings target

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2021

Warrington Council will have to make savings totalling more than £40m over the next four years, s...

Internal candidate confirmed as Merton chief executive

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2021

Hannah Doody has been formally confirmed following a vote by councillors.

Lib Dem leader calls for urgency on social care reform

By Martin Ford | 07 July 2021

Speaking at the Local Government Association’s virtual conference, party leader Sir Ed Davey said...

Health and care improvement starts locally

By Martin Ford | 07 July 2021

Local health and care organisations must seize the initiative to improve people’s lives rather th...

Hackney appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 07 July 2021

Mark Carroll will take on the role later this year, subject to approval at full council later thi...