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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

Stop bickering – work together or fight it out

By Heather Jameson | 20 October 2015

It seems the moment George Osborne stepped down from his party conference speech, the questions o...

Sector urged to secure pay claims

By Heather Jameson | 20 October 2015

Local government risks sleepwalking into another round of equal pay claims unless it starts re-ev...

Norfolk hits back at Ofsted over 'inaccurate' report

By Heather Jameson | 20 October 2015

Norfolk CC has hit back at Ofsted after a report from the inspectors claimed the council’s childr...

More devo deals expected this week

By Heather Jameson | 19 October 2015

The devolution agenda is gathering speed, with deals expected to get the go ahead this week for t...

The deal appeal

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015

The chancellor’s devolution of business rates to local government has galvanised the sector, but ...

'Don't ask – just build more homes'

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015

Councils should just go ahead with building new homes instead of asking for permission, SOLACE su...

Northamptonshire's plight is a message for the sector

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015

For anyone who joined local government in the last 10 to 15 years, section 114 notices are a less...

Northants denial amid claims of cash freeze plan

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015

Northamptonshire CC has denied it is poised to issue an order to halt all council expenditure in ...

Rates reform is risking house of cards collapse

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015

Whitehall must demonstrate it is genuinely devolving powers instead of just passing on cuts, a se...

Sir Albert quits as leader of Birmingham amid growing pressure

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015

Birmingham City Council leader, Sir Albert Bore, has announced he will step down from his post am...