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Martin Ford

Martin Ford

Articles by Martin Ford

Local government partnerships key to seaside town reinvention

By Martin Ford | 04 April 2019

Councils have been urged to work with central government and LEPs to revitalise Britain’s rundown...

MPs call for business rates reform

By Martin Ford | 03 April 2019

There was a consensus that the current system does not work in a House of Commons adjournment deb...

LGA braced for disappointment over Brexit funding reforms

By Martin Ford | 03 April 2019

Local government’s hopes for a dramatic post-Brexit shake-up of funding are fading.

Islington chief Lesley Seary announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 02 April 2019

Lesley Seary has today announced she will be retiring after eight years as chief executive at Isl...

Local government pension reforms challenged

By Martin Ford | 01 April 2019

The legality of proposed reforms to local government pension schemes has been questioned.

Government misses fifth deadline for social care Green Paper

By Martin Ford | 01 April 2019

The publication of the Government’s long-awaited adult social care Green Paper has been delayed f...

Allerdale agrees private model for stadium construction

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2019

Allerdale BC is turning to the private sector to build its new stadium in Workington.

Strike threat lifted after COSLA agrees to raise teachers' pay

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2019

The possibility of strike action by teachers has been averted after Scotland’s council leaders ba...

Ministry uses 'gossip' to scrutinise commercial investments

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019

Marsham Street has been accused of relying on ‘gossip’ to track councils’ commercial ventures.

Experts warn of 'gap' in scrutiny of council finances

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019

An inquiry into council finance has heard warnings of a gap in oversight of the sector.