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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

Rely on local politicians until the crisis settles

By Heather Jameson | 29 June 2016

With everything up in the air after the Brexit result, Heather Jameson examines what the result m...

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...

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...

'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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

Business rate relocalisation is just the start

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

Local government needs a level playing field on devolved finances, with councils getting all the ...