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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

Stop pretending and start talking about the future

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2017

We are at a pivotal moment in local government history and the sector has to start being honest, ...

No more lies on finances

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2017

Martin Reeves and Rob Whiteman debunk the myths of the dire financial picture and call on the sec...

CIPFA chief urges accountancy rule changes as councils 'bend the rules'

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2017

Councils are ‘bending the rules’ on their balance sheets – with the blessing of central governmen...

Housing plans are more reset than revolution

By Heather Jameson | 08 February 2017

At long last the highly-awaited housing white paper has been published, but Heather Jameson argue...

Public sector needs clarity on Brexit, says CIPFA

By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2017

Public services need rapid clarity on Brexit so they can plan for the future, Chartered Institute...

Stymied by out-dated business rates

By Heather Jameson | 01 February 2017

Heather Jameson argues local government funding must move away from mechanisms of a bygone age.

London Finance Commission take two

By Heather Jameson | 01 February 2017

The second London Finance Commission makes the case for greater fiscal devolution in the capital,...

Brexit makes the case for fiscal devo, says London Finance Commission

By Heather Jameson | 27 January 2017

Brexit has made the case for devolution even more ‘acute,’ the chair of the second London Finance...

Peterborough set to dump waste contract

By Heather Jameson | 26 January 2017

Peterborough City Council has announced plans to end its waste and recycling contract with Amey i...

Leaders risk referendums to do the right thing

By Heather Jameson | 24 January 2017

With the announcement of two referendums in the past week, this local election day is set to be m...