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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

New chief for Ashfield DC

By Heather Jameson | 29 April 2015

Ashfield DC has announced Robert Mitchell has been appointed as its new chief executive.

EXCLUSIVE: Miliband's devolution pledge

By Jonathan Werran | 28 April 2015

Labour leader tells The MJ ‘the biggest devolution to English regions’ is at the forefront of th...

Will we hear an honest debate in the week before the election?

By Heather Jameson | 28 April 2015

Heather Jameson ponders if the parties will focus on winning the election by telling people what ...

Fight for the future

By Heather Jameson | 27 April 2015

Heather Jameson reports on the determination of Barking & Dagenham LBC’s leader and new chief exe...

Damning Ofsted reports make matters worse, claims Impower

By Heather Jameson | 27 April 2015

Ofsted reports into children’s social care cause more damage than good, according to a damning re...

King's Fund warning over NHS cash

By Heather Jameson | 23 April 2015

There is still not enough money for the health service, despite election pledges to boost funding...

Finally, a localist's wish-list for the sector

By Heather Jameson | 21 April 2015

No sooner had the ink dried on my comment last week – which berated the main political parties fo...

How about addressing future public spending?

By Heather Jameson | 14 April 2015

As the main political parties have nailed their colours to the wall with the release of their man...

Fresh Kerslake warning on council cash

By Heather Jameson | 14 April 2015

Councils will face a further cash squeeze post-election as the new government is likely to protec...

Forum holds a mirror to grim reality facing chiefs

By Heather Jameson | 31 March 2015

Last week saw The MJ and around 100 or so chief executives and senior directors gather for our an...