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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

LGA calls for powers to tackle rogue landlords

By Heather Jameson | 01 May 2014

Tools to tackle rogue landlords are ‘out of date, not fit for purpose and need to be overhauled’,...

NHS faces 'financial crisis', claims King's Fund

By Heather Jameson | 01 May 2014

The National Health Service (NHS) will need a significant boost to its funding in order to preven...

Sector hits out at 'poor' care home

By Heather Jameson | 30 April 2014

Head of the care watchdog, the Care Quality Commission, is ‘determined’ to take action on poor ca...

Councils save a third of a billion pounds through sharing

By Heather Jameson | 28 April 2014

A total of 95% of council are now sharing services, saving more than a third of a billion pounds ...

Are you local enough?

By Heather Jameson | 25 April 2014

We are only a couple of weeks into the secretary of state gaining new powers under the Local Audi...

Belfast blasted over cash reserves

By Heather Jameson | 23 April 2014

Belfast City Council has been accused of ‘stockpiling’ cash reserves of £20m, built up during the...

Salford appoints new chief

By Heather Jameson | 11 April 2014

Rochdale Council chief executive Jim Taylor has been hired as the new boss at Salford City Council.

'Keep councils in the driving seat' SOLACE report says

By Heather Jameson | 10 April 2014

Councils must remain in the driving seat when it comes to place-shaping and economic growth, coun...

Alexander unveils plans for council tax revamp

By Heather Jameson | 09 April 2014

Chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has outlined his plans for new council tax band...