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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

Where has the cohesion agenda gone?

By Heather Jameson | 13 January 2015

Let’s get community cohesion – and celebrating the diversity of our cities – back to the top of t...

Wales faces council tax hike

By Heather Jameson | 13 January 2015

Councils in Wales are expected to raise council tax rates by 3%-5%, it has been revealed.

Healey launches libel action against UKIP councillor

By Heather Jameson | 12 January 2015

Former local government minister and The MJ’s columnist, John Healey, has launched legal action a...

New children's chief for Somerset

By Heather Jameson | 09 January 2015

Somerset CC has hired a new director to take control of its beleaguered children’s services.

DCLG announces Kerslake replacement

By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2015

The Department for Communities and Local Government has appointed Melanie Dawes as its new perman...

Stoke cuts assistant chief post to save cash

By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2015

Stoke-on-Trent Council has announced plans to cut the post of assistant chief executive as part o...

Bury chief to step down

By Heather Jameson | 07 January 2015

Bury Council has announced its chief executive, Mike Kelly, will retire in March after four years...

Birmingham in talks to rescue library

By Heather Jameson | 07 January 2015

The Library of Birmingham has begun talks which could see it become a regional centre for the Bri...

Clearer accountability will aid devolution

By Heather Jameson | 06 January 2015

Happy New Year to all The MJ’s readers, may 2015 bring you health, happiness and… Perhaps prosper...

Neill hits out at Barnett forumla

By Heather Jameson | 06 January 2015

Former local government minister Bob Neill has attacked Labour for using the Barnett formula as a...