Author Profile

Martin Ford

Martin Ford

Articles by Martin Ford

PEOPLE

Bristol announces next chief executive

By Martin Ford | 13 September 2024

Nick Hibberd is set to be appointed as the new chief executive of Bristol City Council.

HEALTH AND CARE INTEGRATION

Future Forum Midlands: Call for collaborative change

By Martin Ford | 12 September 2024

Collaboration between local government and health services has the potential to bring about ‘tran...

DIGITAL

Future Forum Midlands: Councils can take lead on AI

By Martin Ford | 12 September 2024

Every local authority has the chance to become a ‘world leader’ in AI, according to an expert in ...

WORKFORCE

Future Forum Midlands: Employment Rights Bill a 'ticking time bomb'

By Martin Ford | 12 September 2024

Councils must begin preparing now for the Government’s planned legislation on workers’ rights, Th...

INTERVENTION

Future Forum Midlands: Caller warns councils face 'appalling decisions'

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2024

The self-proclaimed ‘bogeyperson’ of local government, Max Caller, said the sector had to have a ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Future Forum Midlands: Councils call for backing to drive growth

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2024

Local authorities have a crucial role to play in the Government’s drive for economic growth – but...

PEOPLE

North Kesteven announces new chief

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2024

Kath Marriott is to join North Kesteven DC as its new chief executive.

FIRE SAFETY

Grenfell response was 'woefully lacking'

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2024

Kensington & Chelsea LBC’s response to the Grenfell disaster was ‘woefully lacking’, the chairman...

GRENFELL INQUIRY

Grenfell: The fallout

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2024

The repercussions from last week’s damning Grenfell Inquiry report have begun, with systemic and ...

PEOPLE

City chief exec appointed to senior Whitehall job

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2024

A former council chief executive has been appointed second permanent secretary at the Department ...

MOSt READ news

View all News
  1. Deal reached after mayor launched legal case against own council
  2. Reorganisation is necessary for ambitious devolution in counties
  3. How local government reform might play out and how to prepare
  4. Mansfield names next chief executive
  5. £2bn finance settlement boost announced
footer-logo

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