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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Districts hire joint chief executive

By Michael Burton | 05 March 2014

Two districts have appointed a new permanent chief executive on a shared basis.

Serco profits plunge

By Michael Burton | 04 March 2014

Troubled outsourcing firm Serco saw its profit before tax plunge by 62% after paying out penaltie...

Demand showdown

By Michael Burton | 27 February 2014

Ministers were this week urged to make demand management a top priority.

The media storm moves on

By Michael Burton | 27 February 2014

At short notice last Thursday I found myself addressing the LGA councillors’ forum.

Chief chosen for new super council

By Michael Burton | 26 February 2014

John Kelpie has been appointed as the chief executive of one of the new Northern Ireland ‘super’ ...

Former Cumbria chief switches to NHS

By Michael Burton | 26 February 2014

Ex-Cumbria CC chief executive Jill Stannard has taken up a three-year job with Cumbria Partnershi...

Brent director hired to help drive transformation

By Michael Burton | 26 February 2014

Brent LBC director Philip Newby is joining The Consultancy Company to help drive transformation p...

Pickles congratulates councils over floods at awards ceremony

By Michael Burton | 26 February 2014

Communities secretary Eric Pickles last night congratulated councils for their role in helping vi...

Councils must 'nudge' residents towards fewer services, says RSA

By Michael Burton | 25 February 2014

Local authorities must ‘nudge’ their residents into accepting a lower level of services if they a...

Professor to lead Government's cities review

By Michael Burton | 18 February 2014

Professor Katie Williams has been appointed to lead one of the strands of the UK Government’s new...