The latest articles written by Martin Ford

Liverpoool highways boss charged with bribery

07/03/2025

Ex-Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and a former assistant director of highways are among a dozen people charged with bribery and misconduct today.

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Councils battle new year floods

02/01/2025

Local authorities in the north west of England are continuing to work around the clock following floods on New Year’s Day.

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Authorities to get single funding settlements

30/10/2024

The Government has announced the first six authorities eligible to receive single funding settlements.

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Autumn Statement goes to 'Devo 4'

22/11/2023

More powers will be offered to areas with a level 3 devolution deal, the Government has announced as part of the Autumn Statement.

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Boroughs get opt out from future traffic schemes

12/10/2023

Legislation that will enable London boroughs to opt out of future road charging schemes has been welcomed as ‘an enormous step forwards in local democracy’.

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Councils seek MPs' help over lorry parks

02/10/2020

Local authorities have called on MPs to help lobby the Government over the creation of lorry parks to cope with no-deal Brexit border disruption.

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Budget 2020: Flood-hit areas to share £200m defence fund

11/03/2020

Flood-hit areas will vie for £200m in funding to improve flood defences, the chancellor has announced in his Budget.

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Flat profits, but strong order book growth for Balfour Beatty

12/12/2019

Construction giant Balfour Beatty is heading for flat profits growth but has expanded its order book, according to a trading update.

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Kier shares fall following debt sale reports

08/11/2019

Kier’s share price has slumped amid reports hedge funds have been buying up debt from lenders.