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

Michael Burton reports on the key points of a debate organised by 4Children on the Spending Review challenges for children's services [...]

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

The economic growth agenda unites the priorities of both central and local government. In the week before a major MJ conference for local authorities on attracting jobs and business Michael Burton [...]

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

Michael Burton reports on the debate held at the recent PPMA HR managers'conference, on how managers can motivate their staff [...]

The MJ Future Forum discussed the shape of the next Spending Review and the impact on local government finances. Michael Burton reports on the key conclusions [...]

MORE investment in housing will generate jobs and kickstart the economy, a workshop heard at The MJ Future Forum [...]

As councils, in preparing for another difficult Spending Review, grapple with how to cut services against rising demand, increasing emphasis is being placed on 'demand management [...]

Governments, ministers, civil servants, advisers, frequently do not know what they are doing, according to Michael Burton [...]