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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

HUMAN RESOURCES

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...

FINANCE

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 ...

REORGANISATION

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 ...

ELECTIONS

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...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

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...

FINANCE

'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...

WHITEHALL

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...

BUSINESS

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 ...

FINANCE

Straight talking

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

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

LEGISLATION

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...

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