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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

FINANCE

What happened to decentralisation?

By Heather Jameson | 18 April 2013

I suspect I'm less of a localist and more of a local government-ist, says Heather Jameson.

FINANCE

Beware those hidden cuts

By Heather Jameson | 11 April 2013

The future for local government as it stands looks increasingly bleak without a shift in form and...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Cuts are hitting child well-being, says Unicef

By Heather Jameson | 10 April 2013

The Government will need to act now to prevent damaging children's well-being any further, accord...

FINANCE

Pulling out the strands of welfare reform

By Heather Jameson | 10 April 2013

As the first changes of welfare reform emerge, Heather Jameson looks at the potential pitfalls ah...

WHITEHALL

Where's the clarity?

By Heather Jameson | 04 April 2013

There are some very real issues arising from welfare reform, says Heather Jameson.

FINANCE

Betts critical of UC failings

By Heather Jameson | 04 April 2013

Clive Betts, has hit out at the Government over the lack of preparation for the switch to univers...

FINANCE

The next steps for community budgets

By Heather Jameson | 04 April 2013

As the Government reveals its plans to extend community budgets, Brandon Lewis speaks to Heather ...

FINANCE

MPs raise concerns over Universal Credits

By Heather Jameson | 03 April 2013

The switch to Universal Credits must not leave the benefits system open to fraud, the CLG select ...

FINANCE

Exclusive: LGA cut to the Core

By Heather Jameson | 03 April 2013

The eight Core Cities have given notice to quit membership of the Local Government Association (L...

A shock departure

By Heather Jameson | 27 March 2013

Heather Jameson argues the core cities should strengthen the voice of local government, not rip i...