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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

Fairytale is over

By Heather Jameson | 12 March 2013

Local government will have to remain a damsel in distress for a while longer, says Heather Jameson.

LGA calls for devolution of powers to local areas

By Heather Jameson | 12 March 2013

The Local Government Association calls on the Chancellor to devolve powers to local areas when he...

Pickles 'on message' in Cabinet cuts row

By Heather Jameson | 07 March 2013

Reports that communities secretary, Eric Pickles, has gone head to head with the Chancellor to de...

Thriving in South Tyneside

By Heather Jameson | 05 March 2013

Chief executive of South Tyneside council explains to Heather Jameson his council's plans for the...

Lewis lists DCLG successes and failures

By Heather Jameson | 28 February 2013

Brandon Lewis has told parliament, the number of councils producing 'town hall pravdas' has been ...

It's all about the money

By Heather Jameson | 28 February 2013

Few councils are enamoured with the idea of pooling their business rates, says Heather Jameson.

Carr-West to head up LGIU

By Heather Jameson | 27 February 2013

Local government think tank the LGIU has appointed Jonathan Carr-West as its new chief executive.

Heseltine leaves no stone unturned

By Heather Jameson | 26 February 2013

Heather Jameson meets Tory grandee, Lord Heseltine, to discuss his recent report reviewing the UK...

Don't play the blame game

By Heather Jameson | 21 February 2013

There's no better way to start a Sunday morning than an irate rant about local government, says H...

Getting to the heart of local government

By Heather Jameson | 19 February 2013

As this is the 14 February issue of The MJ, let me just take the opportunity to wish all our read...