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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Council chiefs 'need to take control of their websites'

By Michael Burton | 27 March 2012

According to a new report from Socitm,council chiefs need to make radical changes to their websit...

A seamless service that remains a pipe dream

By Michael Burton | 22 March 2012

In 2020, people throughout the country access public services tailored to their personal needs an...

Will a reform chief be accepted by Whitehall?

By Michael Burton | 15 March 2012

The shortlist for Whitehall's new DG of civil service reform is supposedly drawn up this week, Mi...

Troubled island council 'is on the road to recovery'

By Michael Burton | 12 March 2012

Michael Burton reports on the battle to restore the reputation of Britain's most dysfunctional co...

Ring-fenced health money may have a wider remit

By Michael Burton | 08 March 2012

MJ editorial director, Michael Burton, suggests council use of ring-fenced public health cash cou...

Local government takes 'lion's share' of job cuts

By Michael Burton | 07 March 2012

According to latest official analysis local government shed 195,000 jobs in the 12 months to Sept...

IFS director predicts seven lean years for public sector

By Michael Burton | 06 March 2012

A leading finance expert has predicted the Chancellor will have no room in his Budget on March 21...

Plymouth agrees pioneering eco-village

By Michael Burton | 06 March 2012

Plymouth City Council has agreed a deal that could pave the way for the largest commercially-back...

Councils make up majority of public sector jobs cut

By Michael Burton | 01 March 2012

Local government lost 195,000 jobs in the year ending last September, according to latest analysis.

Management training is essential for boosting public sector performance finds survey

By Michael Burton | 29 February 2012

A comprehensive study finds that the public sector must ensure vigorous training for its managers...