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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

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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 ...

'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...

LGA Tories strike deal with Labour

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

The Conservatives will continue to hold the chairmanship of the Local Government Association (LGA...

Straight talking

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

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

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...

Oxfordshire faces legal challenge over children's centre cuts

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016

Campaigners in Oxfordshire have launched a legal challenge against plans to cut children’s centre...