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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

PwC survey highlights expected growth of combined authorities

By Michael Burton | 01 July 2015

Combined authorities are expected to cover almost two-thirds of English local authorities by 2020...

A new job, right out of the blue

By Michael Burton | 01 July 2015

The new Conservative chairman of the Local Government Association, Cllr Gary Porter, had his bags...

Cheshire West and Chester scoops top council accolade

By Michael Burton | 19 June 2015

Cheshire West and Chester Council was last night named as winner of The MJ’s Best Achieving Counc...

Brighton chief to step down after change of control

By Michael Burton | 18 June 2015

Brighton and Hove City Council chief executive Penny Thompson is to leave the council at the end ...

Mayors are not the only game in town

By Michael Burton | 17 June 2015

Michael Burton argues the Government should scrap its backing for mayors and give the power back ...

New wine in old bottles with 'Total Place'

By Michael Burton | 03 June 2015

A Downing Street unit will not be enough to drive this Government's stumbling pooled budget servi...

A growth case for devolution

By Michael Burton | 03 June 2015

There is ‘clear evidence’ that devolution can help deliver economic growth and re-balance the eco...

Cuts to councils mean cuts to the NHS

By Michael Burton | 27 May 2015

If the Treasury pushes through more big cuts in local government then adult care will take the hi...

Hague to present The MJ Awards

By Michael Burton | 20 May 2015

The MJ is delighted to announce that former foreign secretary William Hague is to be host present...

The public thinks austerity is history

By Michael Burton | 19 May 2015

Communities secretary Greg Clark will have a fight on his hands ensuring that the sector does not...