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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Memories are made of this

By Michael Burton | 20 November 2012

Michael Burton reports on how Glasgow City Council, won the Children's Services category at the r...

Latest graphs of doom..

By Michael Burton | 14 November 2012

Michael Burton looks at the latest findings by the Social Market Foundation and the Royal Society...

New president elected at Scottish HR society

By Michael Burton | 13 November 2012

The president of the Scottish HR managers professional society outlines to Michael Burton some of...

Tories feeling blue about boys in blue

By Michael Burton | 08 November 2012

Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be part of the local governance landscape for a long w...

A Victorian solution to the housing crisis

By Michael Burton | 31 October 2012

Lord Salisbury's comments on housing are relevant today,in the midst of another housing crisis, a...

Hunt promises greater NHS and council integration for care services

By Michael Burton | 25 October 2012

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt pledges greater integration between the NHS and local authority care...

Director's Chair

By Michael Burton | 23 October 2012

Michael Burton anticipates a boost to infrastructure investment from the Autumn Statement.

Top posts filled at the LGA and Hillingdon

By Michael Burton | 18 October 2012

Three major local government appointments were announced today (October 18) at the LGA and at a L...

Mondeo man sets out his road ahead

By Michael Burton | 17 October 2012

In an interview with Michael Burton, Eric Pickles gives his usual outspoken views on SOLACE, coun...

Troubled families agenda takes the centre stage

By Michael Burton | 17 October 2012

Who owns the troubled families agenda? Asks Michael Burton.