Author Profile

Martin Ford

Martin Ford

Articles by Martin Ford

Call for national service for children in care

By Martin Ford | 22 September 2021

Responsibilities for children in care should be removed from local authorities, a charity has said.

Government advisers press for funding overhaul

By Martin Ford | 22 September 2021

The body charged with advising ministers on infrastructure has said competitive funding pots shou...

Levelling up 'must start with councils'

By Martin Ford | 21 September 2021

A panel of experts has agreed council funding is key to addressing regional inequalities.

Commission calls for shift of focus in levelling up

By Martin Ford | 20 September 2021

The Commission into Prosperity and Community Placemaking has concluded investment should be made ...

Council to adopt cabinet system to aid devo bid

By Martin Ford | 20 September 2021

Nottinghamshire expected to abandon the committee system it took on for decision making in 2012.

Sheffield budget overspends 'not sustainable'

By Martin Ford | 20 September 2021

Members told financial support from the Government is needed as the authority heads for a £43m ov...

Plymouth named local authority of the year at MJ Achievement Awards

By Martin Ford | 17 September 2021

The council took home the top gong at glittering ceremony.

Increase workers' pay to improve care

By Martin Ford | 16 September 2021

Pay rises for adult social care workers can support local economies, boost recruitment and retent...

Councils prepare for legal battle with Home Office

By Martin Ford | 14 September 2021

Seven authorities have launched proceedings against the Home Office over the asylum dispersal sch...

Councils handed deadline for Afghan resettlement offers

By Martin Ford | 14 September 2021

Ministers have asked every council in the UK to come forward with offers of support for the Afgha...