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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

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...

County chief steps down amid financial fears

By Heather Jameson | 02 October 2017

Northamptonshire CC chief executive Dr Paul Blantern has resigned, shortly after speaking out abo...

Government to press ahead with Universal Credit despite growing criticism

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2017

Work and pensions secretary, David Gauke, has committed to pressing ahead with Universal Credit d...

Pleading poverty in the run-up to the Budget

By Heather Jameson | 27 September 2017

As councils put forward their cases for funding ahead of the Budget, Heather Jameson argues the s...

Budget submissions led by CIPFA Brexit warning

By Heather Jameson | 27 September 2017

The financial implications of a Brexit deal should be taken into account when the chancellor deci...

Ex-Brum chief takes on think tank role

By Heather Jameson | 26 September 2017

Former Birmingham City Council chief executive Mark Rogers is to join think tank Collaborate as a...

Unlocking the problems of centralisation

By Heather Jameson | 20 September 2017

As the UK prepares to leave the EU, Core Cities chair Cllr Judith Blake tells Heather Jameson wha...