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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

Shake-up is 'inevitable' despite setbacks

By Dan Peters | 25 May 2016

Local government reorganisation remains an inevitability despite a major blow to flagship plans b...

Straight talking

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

The recent Queen’s Speech has promised huge implications for the sector. Heather Jameson examines...

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...

LGA Tories strike deal with Labour

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

The Conservatives will continue to hold the chairmanship of the Local Government Association (LGA...

Oxfordshire faces legal challenge over children's centre cuts

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

Campaigners in Oxfordshire have launched a legal challenge against plans to cut children’s centre...

Cities call for fiscal freedoms

By Heather Jameson | 23 May 2016

Cities will need more fiscal freedoms if they are to reach their full potential to deliver econom...

Political deal ends LGA stalemate

By Heather Jameson | 20 May 2016

The Conservatives will maintain the chairmanship of the Local Government Association, despite no ...

Queen's Speech 2016: Local government at the heart of legislation

By Heather Jameson | 18 May 2016

The Government has vowed to strengthen life chances and continue to bring public spending under c...

Queen's Speech 2016: Local government at the heart of legislation

By Heather Jameson | 18 May 2016

The Government has vowed to strengthen life chances and continue to bring public spending under c...

Injunction delays report into corruption

By Heather Jameson | 17 May 2016

A report into alleged corruption at Sandwell MBC has been delayed after an injunction to stop its...