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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

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...

Newham vows to pay up on illegal parking fines

By Heather Jameson | 08 April 2014

Newham LBC will refund up to £347,000 to drivers given parking tickets illegally by dozens of cam...

How about joined-up services - at local level?

By Heather Jameson | 07 April 2014

Last week’s MJ Future Forum was a good opportunity to stop and reflect on where we are in terms o...

Pickles sends PWC in to Tower Hamlets

By Heather Jameson | 04 April 2014

Eric Pickles has sent consultants and the police into Tower Hamlets to investigate allegations of...