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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Pointing the finger

By Michael Burton | 09 September 2011

As Darra Singh starts work on the new inquiry into the riots, Ken Clarke blames troubled families...

Southwark chief announces resignation

By Michael Burton | 09 September 2011

Southwark LBC Annie Shepperd has announced she is quitting after five years in the post.

Standard bearers for democracy

By Michael Burton | 08 September 2011

South Tyneside democratic services team has made huge efforts to reach out to the wider community.

Local public spending falls slightly in 2010/11

By Michael Burton | 07 September 2011

Local government spending in England fell by 1.1% last year, according to DCLG estimated statistics.

The focus moves to family support

By Michael Burton | 07 September 2011

Michael Burton says that solutions to tackling the causes of the riots exist in the community bud...

Riots inquiry holds its first meeting

By Michael Burton | 07 September 2011

Riots inquiry chief Darra Singh holds first panel meeting to plan seven-month inquiry into the Au...

Profile: Staffordshire CC

By Michael Burton | 06 September 2011

Michael Burton visits Staffordshire CC to see how the council is maintaining the balance of its m...

Latest English council spending figures

By Michael Burton | 02 September 2011

Michael Burton looks at the latest annual statistics from the DCLG.

Council spending shows drop of 1.1% last year

By Michael Burton | 01 September 2011

DCLG estimated statistics shows a small drop in local government spending last year.

The sniping season has started early

By Michael Burton | 31 August 2011

There is a wider political agenda behind the recent attack by a minister on SOLACE says Michael B...