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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Statistics body could respond to devolution agenda

By Michael Burton | 19 February 2016

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is consulting on whether to produce regional updated fig...

Local government will have a bigger role within the EU

By Michael Burton | 16 February 2016

Whatever the outcome of David Cameron's EU negotiations, Brussels needs local government now more...

Sector urged to 'grab chance to lead EU debate'

By Michael Burton | 16 February 2016

Ex-local government minister Bob Neill has urged the sector to ‘grab with both hands’ the opportu...

Tory councillors urge Cameron to push for Brexit

By Michael Burton | 12 February 2016

More than 100 Conservative councillors have warned prime minister David Cameron he has no choice ...

Can property be the saviour of council budgets?

By Michael Burton | 10 February 2016

Council-owned property assets are a potential income stream that will help plug the gap left by v...

A survey which asks the experts – the users

By Michael Burton | 10 February 2016

Staff in the disability quality team at Gloucestershire CC have launched an innovative survey too...

Jeremy Corbyn's 1986 answer to 2016 problems

By Michael Burton | 10 February 2016

Jeremy Corbyn's speech on local government outsourcing has Michael Burton wondering whether he's ...

Next rates revaluation 'most contentious yet'

By Michael Burton | 04 February 2016

The next revaluation of business rates on which local authority income will increasingly depend w...

MJ Awards deadline extended to 12 February

By Michael Burton | 03 February 2016

Good news! The deadline for entering The MJ Local Government Achievement Awards has been extended...

Local government must have a voice in the EU debate

By Michael Burton | 03 February 2016

Michael Burton argues why local government must take a role in campaigning on Europe