The latest articles written by Martin Ford

HOUSING

Borough's 'defensive complaints culture' criticised

By Martin Ford | 28 November 2024

A London borough has been accused of having a ‘defensive complaints culture’ by a housing watchdog.

POLICY

Indecision time

By By Heather Jameson & Martin Ford | 28 November 2024

Key Government policy announcements have been delayed as ministers wrangle with complex decisions...

PEOPLE

Borough to appoint chief executive

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2024

Adam Hill is set to become chief executive at Rushcliffe BC.

REORGANISATION

Councils brace for reorganisation push

By Martin Ford | 25 November 2024

Six counties in the east of England are expected to be among those at the front of the queue for ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN

Ombudsman calls for more powers

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2024

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has called for it to be granted further powers to ...

FINANCE

Call for courage over failing council finances

By By Martin Ford | 21 November 2024

‘Drastic action’ from the Government is required to shore-up councils’ finances amid multiple cri...

HOUSING

Government will 'not hesitate' to intervene in planning

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2024

The Government will ‘not hesitate’ to take an interventionist approach to local government in pla...

SEND

MPs sound alarm on SEND deficits

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2024

Deficits in SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) budgets are among the top concerns ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's social care faces 'biggest overhaul in a generation'

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2024

The Government has announced a slew of children’s social care reforms, including new responsibili...