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Martin Reeves

Martin Reeves chief executive of Coventry City Council

Articles by Martin Reeves

Funding reform – or bust?

By Martin Reeves | 04 April 2018

Councils are leading the way in modernising public services as a response to the ongoing challeng...

Martin Reeves: What I learned from my time as a twin hatter

By Martin Reeves | 03 October 2017

Reflecting on his time leading the West Midlands Combined Authority, Martin Reeves reveals what h...

Building foundations for growth

By Jenny Coombs | 19 January 2015

A recent report on how West Midlands councils are using their assets for growth shows how authori...

Demand management

By Martin Reeves | 13 October 2014

Dr Martin Reeves believes demand management should be filled by a new contract between the local ...

SoapBOX by Martin Reeves

By Martin Reeves | 04 December 2013

Councils must find new ways to engage public over annual budget settlements, argues Coventry City...

SoapBOX by Martin Reeves

By Martin Reeves | 06 November 2013

Coventry City Council chief executive reflects on his presidency of SOLACE.

SoapBOX by Martin Reeves

By Martin Reeves | 15 October 2013

Partnerships are key to driving welfare reform and local growth, writes SOLACE president.

SoapBOX by Martin Reeves

By Martin Reeves | 11 September 2013

Council chiefs must lead by example in setting the tone for successful peer reviews and sector-le...

SoapBOX Martin Reeves

By Martin Reeves | 06 August 2013

Coventry City Council chief executive outlines the social media perils, pitfalls and opportunitie...

SoapBOX by Martin Reeves

By Martin Reeves | 12 July 2013

Coventry City Council chief executive writes on why the sector should be more bullish around pay ...