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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

Southwark's Shepperd to step down next May and 'consider options'

By Heather Jameson | 14 September 2011

Southwark LBC to review its senior management structure in light of Annie Shepperd's departure n...

Government must support job creation, says IPPR

By Heather Jameson | 14 September 2011

Government needs to more to support job creation if the economy is to recover, IPPR reports.

LGA chooses Downs as its new chief exec on £169k

By Heather Jameson | 14 September 2011

The Local Government Association has hired former Shropshire CC chief executive Carolyn Downs at ...

Sharing the advantages

By Heather Jameson | 13 September 2011

As councils explore every possible option for greater efficiency savings, The MJ and Fujitsu ask ...

Three make it to shortlist for LGA chief's job

By Heather Jameson | 08 September 2011

The Local Government Association faces a tough challenge to choose its new chief executive, after...

Ex-No 10 adviser to head up new think-tank

By Heather Jameson | 07 September 2011

Former Number 10 adviser – and The MJ columnist – Dan Corry has been appointed as chief executive...

Anger over refusal to back down over commissioners

By Heather Jameson | 17 August 2011

Local government leaders and the police have hit out at the Government for refusing to back down ...

Senior managers lack confidence in government cuts

By Heather Jameson | 17 August 2011

Local government bosses are far more concerned about cuts than their counterparts across the rest...

Home secretary backs directly elected police commissioners

By Heather Jameson | 16 August 2011

Ministers have no intention of backing down over directly elected police commissioners, Home Secr...

Breakdown of society – or the building of one?

By Heather Jameson | 10 August 2011

Heather Jameson sees some hope for Big Society in the wake of this week's riots in cities across ...