Author Profile

Martin Ford

Martin Ford

Articles by Martin Ford

PEOPLE

Combined authority chief executive to stand down

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2025

Laura Shoaf has announced she is to stand down as chief executive of the West Midlands Combined A...

FINANCE

Spending Review cuts would have 'devastating consequences'

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2025

Councils have warned of dire consequences if their funding is reduced in the face of public secto...

PEOPLE

Unitary names next chief executive

By Martin Ford | 30 May 2025

Aidan Dunn has been recommended as Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s new chief ...

PENSIONS

Investment targets to be set for LGPS megafunds

By Martin Ford | 29 May 2025

The Government is to press ahead with proposals to consolidate Local Government Pension Scheme (L...

PEOPLE

Interim chief executive named for Adur & Worthing

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2025

Councillors have officially appointed Paul Brewer as the interim chief executive for Adur & Worth...

PEOPLE

Warrington chief to retire

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025

Warrington BC’s chief executive Professor Steven Broomhead has announced his retirement.

REORGANISATION

Leader's doubts over Kent reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025

Kent CC’s Reform UK leader has thrown the region’s reorganisation proposals into doubt following ...

HOUSING

New planning powers for councils

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025

Councils will be able to fine developers or confiscate land if homes are not built under new powe...

FINANCE

Call for Warrington officers' resignations

By Martin Ford | 23 May 2025

Conservatives in Warrington have called for senior officers to resign following the announcement ...

PEOPLE

Chief executive to retire after 30 years in role

By Martin Ford | 23 May 2025

The country’s longest-serving chief executive has announced his retirement.

MOSt READ news

View all News
  1. Spending Review: Silence on SEND reform
  2. Spending Review: Reeves pledges to put sector on 'sustainable footing'
  3. Spending Review: Green Book reforms revealed
  4. Spending Review: Reeves back fair pay agreement
  5. EXCLUSIVE: MHCLG creates advisory group on reorganisation
footer-logo

©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408