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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Stick to the long-term, Sir Keir

By Michael Burton | 11 December 2024

While unforeseen events can knock a new government off course, ministers need to ensure they keep...

Reluctant chief who became a winner

By Michael Burton | 05 December 2024

Maxine O’Mahony, winner of The MJ’s Achievement Awards 2024 chief executive of the Year award, in...

Innovating to survive

By Michael Burton | 07 November 2024

Scottish council HR professionals meet next week for their annual conference against a backdrop o...

Get ready to shine at The MJ Awards 2025

By Michael Burton | 17 October 2024

You are brilliant and your services are great – so now is your chance to tell your peers just wha...

Peering into the black hole

By Michael Burton | 15 October 2024

How might local government fare from the Budget? Michael Burton dips into last week’s Green Budge...

Knowsley named Local Authority of the Year

By Michael Burton | 21 June 2024

Knowsley MBC has been named Local Authority of the Year in The MJ’s coveted annual awards.