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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

French elections affect UK local government

By Michael Burton | 03 May 2012

Michael Burton says the results of the French election could have a profound effect on UK local g...

The battle over the welfare budget

By Michael Burton | 02 May 2012

Michael Burton reports on a conference where Iain Duncan Smith,and Louise Casey,outlined their p...

Is the Localism Act a lawyers' charter?

By Michael Burton | 02 May 2012

A round table debate organised at think-tank Localis,discussed the question: is the Localism Act ...

Could this new central/local code stick?

By Michael Burton | 27 April 2012

A Commons select committee is currently consulting on a new draft code to confirm new powers for ...

Minister blames Newham row on 'political games'

By Michael Burton | 26 April 2012

The row over Newham's bid to relocate homeless families has been stoked up by 'political games' a...

What next for public sector auditing?

By Michael Burton | 25 April 2012

Michael Burton looks at a new study on the future of public sector auditing.

A tale of many competing cities

By Michael Burton | 25 April 2012

Michael Burton visited an investment event to look at the competition UK towns and cities face to...

Councils bear the brunt of public sector jobs cut

By Michael Burton | 25 April 2012

Local government represents almost three quarters of the total drop in the number of public secto...

'Cut spending or face downgrade' warning

By Michael Burton | 25 April 2012

A top ratings agency warns local government's strong creditworthiness could be downgraded.

Anglesey begins management restructure

By Michael Burton | 20 April 2012

The UK's only council to be run by commissioners has announced two top management appointments.