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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

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...

LGA calls for devolved skills cash

By Heather Jameson | 31 March 2015

Local government leaders have called for employment and skills funding to be devolved to a local ...

Plugging the watchdog gap

By Heather Jameson | 24 March 2015

One of the first acts of the new secretary of state, Eric Pickles, when he came into post in 2010...

Town halls 'need their own OBR'

By Heather Jameson | 24 March 2015

Local government needs its own version of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) now the Audi...

Pickles takes final axe to spending watchdog

By Heather Jameson | 24 March 2015

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has put the final nail in the coffin of the Audit Commission, ...