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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

Budget 2017: Capital handed new devolution powers

By William Eichler | 08 March 2017

The Budget has boosted devolution to the capital with new powers handed down to London.

All roads lead to the devolution solution

By Heather Jameson | 08 March 2017

Heather Jameson examines a raft of new reports which all point towards one thing.

A return for Total Place?

By Heather Jameson | 08 March 2017

Leaders from all corners challenged to ‘step up to the plate’ amid launch of RSA Commission on In...

Call for 'radical overhaul' of public services

By Heather Jameson | 07 March 2017

The RSA Inclusive Growth Commission today called for a ‘radical overhaul’ of public services, inc...

London rate rises to top up the North

By James Evison | 06 March 2017

London councils’ business rate tariffs are to rise by £400m to £730m a year, to top up income els...

Local government needs great leaders, says Miller

By Heather Jameson | 03 March 2017

Strong, vibrant communities need great leaders, both politically and managerially, to thrive, Jo ...

Something's got to give and Whitehall must deliver

By Heather Jameson | 28 February 2017

Local authorities will continue to prop up adult social care and do their best to deliver their s...

Rogers prepares Brum exit

By Heather Jameson | 21 February 2017

Birmingham City Council leader John Clancy had a ‘gun to his head’ before deciding to oust chief ...

Step in or step back from Brum

By Heather Jameson | 21 February 2017

If the Government wants to run Birmingham, it has the power to intervene – otherwise it should le...

Rogers to leave beleaguered Brum

By Heather Jameson | 19 February 2017

Birmingham City Council has announced the departure of chief executive Mark Rogers in the latest ...