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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

CSJ report says schools must pay more effort to helping disruptive pupils

By Michael Burton | 13 September 2011

A study by the Centre for Social Justice says too many schools are avoiding hard challenges.

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.