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Articles by Martin Ford

Temporary housing figures hit new high

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025

The number of people living in temporary accommodation has reached a new record level.

Call for SEND deficit assurance

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025

The freshly-appointed president of the Society of County Treasurers has called on the Government ...

The race to embrace transformation

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025

Amid turbulent times for council finances, the new president of the Society of County Treasurers,...

Council takes legal advice over listed building blaze

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2025

Wiltshire Council is taking legal advice over a fire at a listed building at the centre of a plan...

Dudley confirms chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2025

Balvinder Heran has been appointed as chief executive at Dudley MBC.

Councils could be forced into abuse inquiries

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2025

Councils could be forced to take part in local inquiries into child abuse.

Call to prioritise investment in housing

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2025

The Government should prioritise investment in affordable housing, according to research publishe...

Valuation Office Agency to be axed

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2025

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA), the body responsible for setting council tax and business rate...

Planning change labelled 'catastrophic'

By Martin Ford | 25 April 2025

Ministers have been told proposals aimed at speeding up planning approval for infrastructure proj...

Gloucester makes section 151 appointment

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2025

Alison Turner has joined Gloucester City Council as head of finance and resources and section 151...