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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

Plans to cut Welsh councils unveiled

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2015

The Welsh Government has published its plans for reorganisation in Wales.

Finance chiefs seek change to 'inconsistent' funding system

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2015

Even the most successful authorities are struggling to meet the financial challenges they face, a...

Do it yourself on improvement - or DCLG will

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2015

Inspection and improvement in local government has remained a thorny issue ever since former comm...

Garlick to retire from Durham

By Heather Jameson | 16 June 2015

The chief executive of Durham Council, George Garlick, has announced he will retire in January wh...

Council leaders recognised in birthday honours

By Heather Jameson | 15 June 2015

Four serving council leaders and a chief executive were recognised in the Queen’s birthday honour...

Time to turn the tide on data

By Heather Jameson | 11 June 2015

As the National Audit Office (NAO) release two reports today, it comes to a conclusion that will ...

DCLG needs better data on new burdens, says NAO

By Heather Jameson | 11 June 2015

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) ‘needs to use its intelligence better’...

NAO warning over Care Act cash shortfall

By Heather Jameson | 10 June 2015

Councils are at risk of a funding shortfall for the Care Act as the Government may have underesti...

How do we bridge the accountability gap?

By Heather Jameson | 09 June 2015

Tempting as it is to argue for a free local government, unchained from the shackles of central co...

Porter will be next LGA chairman

By Heather Jameson | 09 June 2015

Cllr Gary Porter will become the new chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA) after sta...