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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Cardiff chief executive to join private sector

By Michael Burton | 21 May 2013

Cardiff City Council chief executive Jon House has announced he is to leave the authority in the ...

The high water mark of the coalition

By Michael Burton | 15 May 2013

It is too early to dismiss the coalition's domestic agenda as a failure, says Michael Burton.

Transforming the service while protecting the vulnerable

By Michael Burton | 14 May 2013

Michael Burton reports on the key points of a debate organised by 4Children on the Spending Revie...

The absence of the left in last week's elections

By Michael Burton | 09 May 2013

Michael Burton says Cameron's middle of the road conservatism has opened him up to an attack from...

Making the case for inward investment

By Michael Burton | 09 May 2013

The economic growth agenda unites the priorities of both central and local government. In the wee...

Debating the 'cost' of democracy

By Michael Burton | 01 May 2013

Democratic process impedes sensible decision-making, says Michael Burton.

Engagement through austerity

By Michael Burton | 30 April 2013

Michael Burton reports on the debate held at the recent PPMA HR managers'conference, on how manag...

FUTURE FORUM 2013: The shape of the next Spending Review

By Michael Burton | 26 April 2013

The MJ Future Forum discussed the shape of the next Spending Review and the impact on local gover...

FUTURE FORUM 2013: Housing investment 'a must'

By Michael Burton | 26 April 2013

MORE investment in housing will generate jobs and kickstart the economy, a workshop heard at The ...

FUTURE FORUM 2013: Facing up to demand

By Michael Burton | 26 April 2013

As councils, in preparing for another difficult Spending Review, grapple with how to cut services...