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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

When ministers lose touch with reality

By Michael Burton | 25 April 2013

Governments, ministers, civil servants, advisers, frequently do not know what they are doing, acc...

FUTURE FORUM 2013: A healthy approach to moving services

By Michael Burton | 24 April 2013

With public health transferring to local government from 1 April, a well-attended workshop at The...

FUTURE FORUM 2013: Start budgeting for the future

By Michael Burton | 24 April 2013

Community budgets are the future model for public service delivery, delegates at The MJ Future Fo...

'Light touch' regime for home extensions

By Michael Burton | 24 April 2013

Sceptical MPs demand urgent clarification of changes on plans to relax planning controls on house...

Entente not so cordial

By Michael Burton | 17 April 2013

Michael Burton says George Osborne must feel he is having an easy ride in the UK.

Growth of households will put public services under pressure

By Michael Burton | 17 April 2013

The number of households in England is set to grow by a further 2.2 million by 2021 especially in...

Nottingham's grand plan for jobs

By Michael Burton | 16 April 2013

Michael Burton talks to Nottingham City Council's new chief executive about the council's priorit...

HR is key on the road to transformation

By Michael Burton | 16 April 2013

Michael Burton reports on HR's challenging role as enablers and motivators.

Preparing for the next spending review

By Michael Burton | 16 April 2013

Michael Burton talks to the chief executives of Gloucestershire CC and Gloucester City, about th...

Pinning down the facts behind welfare reform

By Michael Burton | 10 April 2013

This is a subject where comment may be free but facts are sacred, says Michael Burton.