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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

London still needs devolution, says leader

By Heather Jameson | 04 February 2015

The current system of devolution in London is not ‘true devolution’ according to the leader of a ...

Is the Pickles ethos here to stay?

By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2015

In the run-up to a General Election which looks too close to call, the question is not who is goi...

Ofsted announces new plans for inspection

By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2015

Schools will be inspected more often, but more quickly, under plans outlined by Ofsted today.

Dorset tri-district announces plan for new chief

By Heather Jameson | 02 February 2015

Matt Prosser has been announced as the shared chief executive across the new Dorset tri-district ...

Health, wealth and a distinct lack of headroom

By Heather Jameson | 27 January 2015

With less than 100 days to go until the General Election – 98 to be precise – the agenda is alrea...

Warning over NHS funding gap

By Heather Jameson | 23 January 2015

The NHS will face a £65bn gap in its funding by 2030/31 unless it is given more cash by the Gover...

Councils demand help with 'off radar' NEETs

By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2015

Councils have called for more legal powers to share information after a Parliamentary committee o...

Cardiff restructure slashes management team

By Heather Jameson | 20 January 2015

Cardiff City Council has announced plans to cut its management team by four as part of its saving...

DCLG reveals panel to assess Birmingham

By Heather Jameson | 20 January 2015

The team of commissioners drafted in to help improve Birmingham City Council has been named by th...

Just how serious are we about sector-led improvement?

By Heather Jameson | 20 January 2015

As the Local Government Association (LGA) launches its consultation documents on sector-led impro...