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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

Lumbering LEPs and a rethink on mayors

By Heather Jameson | 29 November 2017

Heather Jameson argues the Industrial Strategy white paper will end up with confused mosaic of st...

Inquiry clears council redevelopment plans

By Heather Jameson | 28 November 2017

An independent inquiry into Lewisham LBC’s plans to use compulsory purchase powers (CPO) has foun...

Budget 2017: Devolution and housing key planks in speech

By Heather Jameson | 22 November 2017

Philip Hammond’s first Autumn Budget has seen the chancellor unveil a raft of new devolution deal...

Cross-party MPs urge May to act on social care

By Heather Jameson | 20 November 2017

MPs from across the political spectrum have united to urge the Prime Minister to create an NHS an...

Surrey CC announces new chief executive

By Heather Jameson | 15 November 2017

Former Essex CC chief executive Joanna Killian has been named as the new chief at Surrey CC.

Pre-Budget blues as sector seeks some good news

By Heather Jameson | 15 November 2017

Heather Jameson believes next week's Budget will lack any long-term answers.

Frugal authorities may be left exposed to more cuts

By Heather Jameson and Jamie Hailstone | 15 November 2017

It is a ‘tragic truth’ that local government’s ability to deal with cuts has left it vulnerable t...

Kober reselected for Haringey seat

By Heather Jameson | 09 November 2017

The chair of London Councils and leader of Haringey LBC has fought off a challenge from Labour ac...

Treasury set to curb borrowing

By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond is poised to crack down on the rules surrounding council borrowing amid...

Time to roll out the 21st century council

By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2017

Heather Jameson comments on Sajid Javid's announcement that he is 'minded' to go ahead with reorg...