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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

Financial uncertainties may hinder Scots referendum

By Heather Jameson | 03 July 2014

Scotland will not be able to make a ‘truly informed’ decision on the independence referendum beca...

More than 80% of MPs say business rates 'not fit for purpose'

By Heather Jameson | 01 July 2014

More than 80% of MP’s believe business rates are ‘not fit for purpose and in need of fundamental ...

Mayors are back on the menu

By Heather Jameson | 26 June 2014

If mayors are what it takes to get the Government to take cities seriously, to devolve powers and...

Think-tank report highlights need for increased city powers

By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2014

Cities should have greater control over their local infrastructure, education and training in a b...

What happens when good is not enough?

By Heather Jameson | 20 June 2014

When the transformation agenda first began, councils were pushed to re-think how they worked in o...

Pickles hits out at 'Stalinist' media advice

By Heather Jameson | 19 June 2014

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has demanded communications guidance for parish councillors be...

Audit Commission launches last fraud report

By Heather Jameson | 12 June 2014

In its final fraud report before its abolition of the Audit Commission, the watchdog has warned t...

Storm warning

By Heather Jameson | 12 June 2014

Council chief executives’ and leaders’ confidence is ‘crumbling’ in the face of cuts, according t...

Local government is the solution, not the problem

By Heather Jameson | 12 June 2014

PwC report makes strong case for making local government a strong sector, writes The MJ's editor,...

Scrutiny awards unveil winners

By Heather Jameson | 12 June 2014

Cheshire West and Chester Council has been named as the winner of the overall impact award in thi...