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Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Gateshead chief executive to step down

By Michael Burton | 21 November 2011

Gateshead City Council chief executive Roger Kelly announces he is to retire next March.

Where is the extra money coming from?

By Michael Burton | 21 November 2011

The old adage about being beware of strangers bringing you gifts is particularly pertinent in the...

Why do the markets like the UK?

By Michael Burton | 17 November 2011

Spending cuts may be smoke and mirrors.

Enfield releases evidence on summer rioters

By Michael Burton | 16 November 2011

The London borough of Enfield,has released its own set of data today explaining the reason for th...

Councils should get on with their own community budget plans despite the pilots

By Michael Burton | 11 November 2011

The LGA and its leaders are right to criticise the modest ambitions of the next round of communit...

Director's Chair

By Michael Burton | 03 November 2011

An Abbey tribute to Sir Simon Milton.

Wiltshire leader defends decision to scrap chief's post

By Michael Burton | 02 November 2011

Wiltshire Council leader Jane Scott has defended her controversial decision to drop the post of c...

Essex announces £1 billion partnership deal

By Michael Burton | 01 November 2011

One of the largest integrated highways partnerships in the UK was announced today by Essex County...

Tributes to Sir Simon Milton at Westminster Abbey

By Michael Burton | 01 November 2011

Michael Burton reports from Westminster Abbey, where 1100 friends thronged a service of remembran...

Europe's public sector rethinks its image

By Michael Burton | 01 November 2011

Michael Burton reports on the Brussels conference about how the EU could improve its image.