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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

Is Manchester united or is it a city?

By Heather Jameson | 23 November 2016

The search for two new chief executives in Manchester raises important questions of who really ho...

Hammond expected to tackle housing, care and 'Jams'

By Thomas Bridge | 23 November 2016

Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected to reveal an Autumn Statement tackling housing, social care...

European cities unite over inclusive growth

By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2016

Cities across Europe have launched a plea to their national leaders to boost inclusive growth in ...

Will Hammond deliver for local government?

By Heather Jameson | 16 November 2016

Heather Jameson explains why the Autumn Statement might hold much for social care, housing and in...

£18m cash boost for new homes

By Heather Jameson | 11 November 2016

Housing minister Gavin Barwell has given an £18m cash boost to help ‘turbo-charge’ house building...

The only certainty is uncertainty

By Heather Jameson | 09 November 2016

The key issues facing local government have transformed dramatically over the past year but even ...

Viva the evolution

By Heather Jameson | 09 November 2016

Former Oldham Council leader Jim McMahon has just landed the role of shadow local government mini...

Javid backs reorganisation in speech to counties

By Heather Jameson | 08 November 2016

Communities secretary Sajid Javid has given a ringing endorsement to unitary local government in ...

Westminster City Council leader to step down

By Heather Jameson | 02 November 2016

The leader of Westminster City Council, Baroness Couttie, has announced her decision to step down...

Rotherham kids still at risk due to taxi loophole

By Heather Jameson | 02 November 2016

Children in Rotherham will continue to be at risk of abuse due to a loophole in taxi licensing la...