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Martin Ford

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'Significant inequities' in SEN funding exposed

By Martin Ford | 11 August 2021

Differences of tens of millions in funding were found in areas with similar demographics, a repor...

'Shameless' COVID fraudsters targeted 41 councils

By Martin Ford | 11 August 2021

The actions of two companies that attempted to defraud dozens of councils out of COVID grants hav...

Judge blocks attempt to protect director from 'puerile' comments

By Martin Ford | 11 August 2021

The High Court ruled that a blogger’s slew of ‘puerile’ and ‘unpleasant’ comments about a council...

Delay on climate change will 'end in disaster'

By Martin Ford | 10 August 2021

A call has been issued to the local government sector to act now to tackle climate change in the ...

Commissioner to be appointed at Bradford

By Martin Ford | 10 August 2021

The Government is to appoint a commissioner to oversee improvements to children’s services at Bra...

Hampshire prepares for public health cuts

By Martin Ford | 10 August 2021

Hampshire CC has called for a new model for council funding as it prepares for cuts of almost £7m...

Councils urged to prepare digital skills pipeline

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2021

Councils should prepare for a surge in the digital skills sector, according to new research by th...

Social worker stabbed on welfare visit

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2021

The stabbing of a Haringey social worker in the line of duty is a reminder of the dangers they fa...

Tax 'loophole' costs councils £110m

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2021

New research suggests business rates relief for holiday lets is currently worth £110m a year.

Spending Review should provide 'urgent investment' in children's services

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2021

Family help, homes for children in care and mental health support should be priorities for ‘urgen...