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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Let's campaign to get SOLACE on Newsnight

By Michael Burton | 19 April 2012

Why do we not see someone from SOLACE on Newsnight batting for the sector in the way Sir Stephen ...

Credit agency predicts councils need to make changes

By Michael Burton | 18 April 2012

Local government will maintain a strong credit rating despite spending cuts, according to a top r...

Base event unveiled for Leeds City Region

By Michael Burton | 16 April 2012

The MJ is supporting a new sustainable cities event being held in Leeds in the autumn.

A sense of direction can outweigh 'events'

By Michael Burton | 13 April 2012

As ministers return from their holiday, Michael Burton looks at what potential banana skins await...

Sharp rise in looked-after children

By Michael Burton | 11 April 2012

Children's services face a huge hike in costs as latest figures show a record number of children ...

Last week in politics was a very long time

By Michael Burton | 04 April 2012

Michael Burton looks at how the past week has been one of the most eventful in the coalition gove...

Cable says UK cities 'underperform'

By Michael Burton | 29 March 2012

Vince Cable took a potshot at UK cities today when he claimed they were less productive than the ...

Selling cities is now a tough global business

By Michael Burton | 28 March 2012

Cities are in a fiercely-competitive global market, says Michael Burton.

No 10 rolls out the red carpet for elected mayors

By Michael Burton | 28 March 2012

Michael Burton shares his thoughts on the reception held at No.10 Downing St for elected mayors.

Cameron pledges Cabinet of elected mayors

By Michael Burton | 27 March 2012

Prime minister David Cameron today pledged to set up a Cabinet of directly-elected mayors and cha...