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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

Shapps clampdown on 'beds in sheds'

By Heather Jameson | 30 April 2012

A government taskforce has been set up to stop the scourge of 'beds in sheds'.

In the long run, the frontline will suffer

By Heather Jameson | 26 April 2012

Watching the London Marathon this weekend was a bit like observing local government budget setting.

Power struggle is now under way

By Heather Jameson | 19 April 2012

The local government 'arms race' is on, if our mayoral experts are to be believed.

Unhealthy developments

By Heather Jameson | 19 April 2012

Graham Burgess tells Heather Jameson about the impact on cross-public sector working.

Care cuts will continue to bite

By Heather Jameson | 18 April 2012

Adult social care budgets have been cut by £1bn in the past year, and face a further £1bn of cuts...

Little local about parties' campaigns

By Heather Jameson | 04 April 2012

It is rare for local government to be the focus of a local government election campaign. But, oh ...

Righting the wrongs of the riots

By Heather Jameson | 04 April 2012

The riot panel, released their final report on the disturbances of August 2011.Darra Singh shares...

Major parties prepare for battle at 3 May elections

By Heather Jameson | 04 April 2012

The countdown to the local elections has begun, with two of the three major parties launching the...

Miliband launches Labour's local government campaign

By Heather Jameson | 02 April 2012

Labour leader Ed Miliband kicked off his party's bid to win more seats in local government this m...

Who will pay to cure society's ills?

By Heather Jameson | 28 March 2012

Many years ago, I interviewed the Liverpool councillor and chair of the police commission into th...