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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

Proceed until apprehended

By Heather Jameson | 13 December 2017

As metro mayors change the face of local government in England, West Midlands Combined Authority ...

Scots must boost productivity to pay for public services

By Heather Jameson | 12 December 2017

The Scottish Government will need a clear plan to support growth and productivity in its Budget t...

Baxendale gets Brum job

By Heather Jameson | 07 December 2017

Southampton City Council’s Dawn Baxendale has been selected as the new chief executive of Birming...

A 2% pay rise will help retain hard-pressed staff

By Heather Jameson | 05 December 2017

Councils want to pay staff more, but they can only afford 2%, writes 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.