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Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Post-war welfare state 'no longer affordable'

By Michael Burton | 03 July 2014

Politicians need to budget the public finances for the long-term, the incoming president of Cipfa...

Spending pressures are lining up for the next Chancellor

By Michael Burton | 25 June 2014

Politicians should level with the public that spending pressures are to do with the vulnerable, t...

First female leader for Greenwich

By Michael Burton | 20 June 2014

Greenwich RLBC has elected Cllr Denise Hyland as the borough’s first female leader in its history.

BT man joins consultancy

By Michael Burton | 20 June 2014

EC Harris, the asset and design consultancy firm, has made two appointments.

Local government man to leave sector after 33 years

By Michael Burton | 20 June 2014

The man responsible for boosting Chester’s public realm image is to leave local government after ...

Dudley chief to retire

By Michael Burton | 20 June 2014

Dudley MBC chief executive John Polychronakis is to retire after over five years in the post.

The public are outside the debate about spending priorities

By Michael Burton | 18 June 2014

Local government's success in shielding residents from the brunt of spending cuts so far will reb...

Sir Merrick lands PA Consulting role

By Michael Burton | 16 June 2014

Sir Merrick Cockell will be joining PA Consulting Group to support its work within local public s...

Arise, Sir Derek

By Michael Burton | 16 June 2014

Former bi-borough chief executive knighted in Queen's Birthday Honours List - which also acknowle...

NHS jobs boost

By Michael Burton | 11 June 2014

Total public sector jobs have fallen in the past year by 0.3% though NHS posts have increased, ON...