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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

Javid threatens legal action over town hall pravdas

By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2017

Communities secretary Sajid Javid has threatened to take two councils to court if they don’t stop...

Rate rise adds 'insult to injury' for public sector workers

By Heather Jameson | 02 November 2017

The Bank of England's interest rate rise adds 'insult to injury' for public sector employees, uni...

Our Manchester is my great challenge

By Heather Jameson | 19 October 2017

After an emotional six-month spell at the helm of Manchester City Council, Joanne Roney talks to ...

The numbers man with a mission

By Heather Jameson | 19 October 2017

From a trainee at Birmingham to dealing with central government on the future of public finances,...

A golden chance to get our houses in order

By Heather Jameson | 18 October 2017

With housing rising rapidly up the agenda, Heather Jameson says all interested parties have to gi...

Eight out of ten people think elections are well run

By Heather Jameson | 11 October 2017

Eight out of ten people believe elections are well run and free from fraud, according to research...

Let local government deliver May's vision

By Heather Jameson | 10 October 2017

Heather Jameson takes some of the key messages from her interview with Dame Louise Casey and call...

Opportunity is knocking for 'jaw-dropping' local government

By Heather Jameson | 10 October 2017

Local government is jaw dropping, can inspire citizens and, at its best, can outshine any part of...

Lambeth chief steps down

By Heather Jameson | 06 October 2017

Lambeth LBC chief executive Sean Harriss has resigned, after a period of ill-health, the council ...

Ploughing ahead with Universal Credit is not a sign of strength

By Heather Jameson | 04 October 2017

While attention since the Conservative conference has been targeted at Theresa May's coughing, th...