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Heather Jameson

Heather Jameson

Heather Jameson is editor of The MJ, the leading weekly local government title for chief executives and senior managers, and of www.TheMJ.co.uk. She is a regular speaker at both local government events and is co-host of the podcast Our World is Local. Heather was a member of the Councillors’ Commission, chaired by Professor Colin Copus of De Montfort University, and is a passionate advocate of local government.

Articles by Heather Jameson

Don't derail devolution

By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2016

The nation has spoken. Now local government must work to help the economy and rebuild cohesion, s...

A unique model for devolution

By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2016

The journey of the West Midlands Combined Authority has not been easy. Heather Jameson talks to i...

'Push for fiscal devo to survive'

By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2016

Local government must keep pushing for more fiscal devolution to survive financially, according t...

Let's not take democracy for granted

By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2016

Heather Jameson says recent events should serve as a reminder that local and national politicians...

Now is the time for clear thinking

By Heather Jameson | 15 June 2016

With the EU referendum too close to call, Heather Jameson says the half-truths spread throughout ...

Norfolk unitary plan denied

By Heather Jameson | 15 June 2016

Norfolk CC has denied it is looking at reorganisation plans which would see the county turn into ...

Voter extension throws election planning into disarray

By Heather Jameson | 08 June 2016

Plans to extend the deadline for registering to vote in the European Referendum have thrown local...

Elections matter, so check, check and check again

By Heather Jameson | 07 June 2016

With council chiefs under significant scrutiny come EU referendum polling day, Heather Jameson ex...

'Only full fiscal devolution can deliver economic growth'

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

Cities need full fiscal devolution to deliver economic growth, a report from Core Cities and cons...

Data sharing 'will boost public sector evolution'

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

Public sector transformation could be given a boost after the Government revealed plans in the Qu...