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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

What are our priorities?

By Heather Jameson | 26 July 2012

Looking at the latest research from Ipsos MORI the dilemma facing local government is clear. What...

Ryley quits Shropshire for Cheshire East

By Heather Jameson | 26 July 2012

Shropshire Council chief executive, Kim Ryley, moves across to lead Cheshire East Council, follo...

Care 'a low priority' for public

By Heather Jameson | 25 July 2012

Just 9% of the public consider adult social care as a priority area of council improvement,accord...

Ryley quits Shropshire for Cheshire East

By Heather Jameson | 25 July 2012

Shropshire Council chief executive, Kim Ryley, moves across to lead Cheshire East Council, follo...

Councils' census split

By Heather Jameson | 23 July 2012

ONS challenged to open up its books on the 2011 Census amid concerns over inaccurate statistics.

You can't put a price on adult care...

By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2012

When Hertfordshire CC wanted to tackle its adult social care costs, it was looking for more than ...

Figuring out the figures

By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2012

When the secretary of state points out you should be grateful for your gruel, don't swallow it, s...

Blackburn chief takes on Wirral challenge

By Heather Jameson | 16 July 2012

Troubled Wirral MBC has announced the appointment of Blackburn with Darwen Council chief executiv...

Care Provision set for centre stage

By Heather Jameson | 11 July 2012

There is now a perfect storm swirling around the care sector, says Heather Jameson.

Hartlepool plans poll over mayoral system

By Heather Jameson | 11 July 2012

Hartlepool BC is poised to hold a referendum on the future of its directly-elected mayoral system.