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Martin Ford

Articles by Martin Ford

Cumbria faces budget overspend due to children's services

By Martin Ford | 10 January 2019

Rising demand and costs in looked after children threaten to leave Cumbria CC with a budget gap.

Cabinet minister calls for rural devolution

By Martin Ford | 08 January 2019

Liz Truss has called for rural counties to get the same devolved powers as metro mayors.

Northamptonshire reorganisation 'driven by politicians' - Lord Porter

By Martin Ford | 08 January 2019

The proposed unitarisation of Northamptonshire has been questioned by Local Government Associatio...

Regeneration project to continue despite costs doubling to £193m

By Martin Ford | 07 January 2019

Birmingham City Council has received the green light to borrow £50m to continue a flagship regene...

Haringey faces £6.5m budget shortfall

By Martin Ford | 07 January 2019

Haringey LBC will have to tackle a shortfall of £6.5m in its budget for the next financial year.

Middlesbrough creates housing company to meet new homes ambitions

By Martin Ford | 04 January 2019

Middlesbrough Council is setting up a wholly-owned housing company as it embarks on ‘the most amb...

Norse slumps to £2m loss following legal battle

By Martin Ford | 04 January 2019

Norse Group has recorded a loss of more than £2m following a costly legal dispute with Haringey LBC.

North East Lincolnshire awards £8m road contract

By Martin Ford | 03 January 2019

North East Lincolnshire Council has appointed Colas Siac to construct an £8m link road.

Swindon solar farm to save council £185K

By Martin Ford | 03 January 2019

A solar farm owned by Swindon Council’s wholly-owned subsidiary Public Power Solutions (PPS) is u...

Consultation plans for council tree felling proposed

By Martin Ford | 03 January 2019

Councils would be required to consult residents before cutting down trees in urban areas under Go...