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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Pickles accuses council over old lady death

By Michael Burton | 01 October 2013

Local government secretary launches extraordinary attack on Newham, blaming its housing policy fo...

Duncan Smith defends 'bedroom tax'

By Michael Burton | 01 October 2013

Housing applicants on waiting lists will benefit from spare room subsidy, work and pensions secre...

Director's chair: Labour's challenge on public policy

By Michael Burton | 26 September 2013

Labour needs to accept the same realism shown by the public while developing alternative policies...

Labour care plans will cause chaos says expert

By Michael Burton | 26 September 2013

Labour pledges to scrap the Health and Social Care Act should it win the next election while simu...

Comment: Don't forget about the potholes

By Michael Burton | 18 September 2013

The public has always taken a keen interest in street scene issues to the frustration, at times, ...

Elections expert retires

By Michael Burton | 18 September 2013

North Lanarkshire Council has bid farewell to its head of central services, John Fleming, on his ...

Leadership renewal for regeneration firm

By Michael Burton | 18 September 2013

Urban regeneration firm Riverside Inverclyde has appointed an interim chairman and interim chief ...

New appointment to shape Care Bill

By Michael Burton | 18 September 2013

Joanna David has been appointed assistant director, adult social care reform, for the LGA.

Libraries director appointed

By Michael Burton | 18 September 2013

A former director of a London-wide libraries professional body has been appointed to head the lib...

£30k pay cut for new chief executive

By Michael Burton | 18 September 2013

Cumbria CC has confirmed the permanent appointment of Diane Wood as its new chief executive on a ...