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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

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...

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...