Title

Author Profile

Martin Ford

Martin Ford

Articles by Martin Ford

Councils told to tackle funding through diversity

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2020

Increasing the level of diversity in local government is key to tackling the sector’s funding gap...

Manchester predicts £136m budget gap

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020

The city council is braced to take a hit to its income from its airport investments in 2021/22.

Croydon leader resigns amid financial turmoil

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020

The leader of Croydon LBC has stood down as the council prepares a bid to the Government to stave...

Budget cancellation 'unacceptable'

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020

The cancellation of the autumn Budget has created 'huge uncertainty,' the Scottish Government has...

Grenfell council bullying claims denied

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020

Allegations of a ‘culture of bullying’ within the building control department responsible for ove...

Government promises test and trace 'flexibility'

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2020

Councils have been offered greater support to conduct local COVID test and trace operations.

Dorset Council braces for £43m overspend

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2020

The coronavirus crisis has cost the council around £60m.

Former London borough chief joins Breckland and South Holland

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2020

Nathan Elvery has been confirmed as the interim head of paid service at Breckland and South Holla...

Dundee appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2020

Greg Colgan will take up the post on the retirement of current chief, David Martin.

Joint call for increased funding to help rough sleepers

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2020

A host of health and homelessness organisations have implored the Government to take ‘bold action...