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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

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Lewis admits 'fundamental' funding system change

By Heather Jameson | 20 February 2014

Local government minister Brandon Lewis has defended the Government’s shift away from a ‘needs-ba...

Fiscal devolution is all about the political will

By Heather Jameson | 20 February 2014

Last week the New Local Government Network conference convened at the Magic Circle in central Lon...

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Council chief departs after months of speculation

By Heather Jameson | 19 February 2014

Somerset CC chief executive Sheila Wheeler has left the authority ‘by mutual agreement’ after mon...

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Grasping the digital age

By Heather Jameson | 18 February 2014

What technology will our cities need in the future? The MJ and Microsoft asked a round table how ...

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Naming Merseyside authority is a 'pig's breakfast'

By Heather Jameson | 18 February 2014

The Merseyside councils are making a ‘pig’s breakfast’ of choosing a name and leader for their co...

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Retailers offer new options for business rates

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2014

The British Retail Consortium could call for a shift away from business rates in favour of an inc...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Liverpool Combined Authority gets the green light

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2014

The Government has given a green light to a combined authority for the Liverpool City Region.

Local government must don its wellies

By Heather Jameson | 13 February 2014

For those not up to our knees in floodwater, this week has been characterised by waves of decentr...

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Robbins takes over civil service reform from Kerswell

By Heather Jameson | 12 February 2014

The head of civil service reform, Katherine Kerswell, has stepped down and been replaced by White...

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What now for Labour?

By Heather Jameson | 11 February 2014

The general election may be a long way away, but as the parties start to consider the future for ...