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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

Heseltine's blueprint

By Heather Jameson | 02 November 2012

LEPs should receive a cash injection and more powers, Lord Heseltine has reported in his eagerly-...

We must embrace member diversity

By Heather Jameson | 01 November 2012

If councils can show they can have an impact on local economies when they are needed most, they c...

Taking on the impossible tasks

By Heather Jameson | 31 October 2012

The MJ Editor, Heather Jameson talks to Louise Casey, the Government's troubled families tsar.

Finding solace in Coventry

By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2012

Heather Jameson, speaks to incoming chairman and Coventry City Council chief executive, Martin Re...

Pickles plans to simplify creation of new parish councils

By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2012

Communities and local government secretary Eric Pickles outlines plans to make it easier to set u...

Now is not the time for reorganisation

By Heather Jameson | 25 October 2012

Every now and then, someone comes up with a cunning plan to reorganise local government into a si...

Whitehall to battle over unitary plans

By Heather Jameson | 25 October 2012

A Whitehall battle is set to erupt amid calls for further local government reorganisations, The M...

LGA calls for top-slice cash back

By Heather Jameson | 25 October 2012

LGA Chair, Sir Merrick Cockell, pens letter urging education secretary, Michael Gove, to return £...

Casey shoots from the hip

By Heather Jameson | 18 October 2012

Louise Casey, has hit back at criticisms that the coalition's flagship programme is behind schedule.

We need a brighter, 'edgy' SOLACE

By Heather Jameson | 17 October 2012

SOLACE needs a strong voice to defend the sector, according to Heather Jameson.