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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

Cities need to 'channel spirit' of Chamberlain

By Heather Jameson | 20 July 2016

Cities need to ‘channel the spirit’ of Joseph Chamberlain’ and ‘take back control’ following the ...

Council chiefs offer new PM support

By Heather Jameson | 14 July 2016

Local authorities want to work with the new government ‘to ensure the state is more effective and...

The path ahead for local government

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2016

Greg Clark talks to Heather Jameson about the place for local government post-Brexit, the future ...

Leeds chief to chair Core Cities UK

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2016

The leader of Leeds City Council is the new chair of Core Cities UK, it has been announced.

Local government goes with a big bang

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2016

If Greg Clark's claims are right, local government faces a renaissance. Let's see true fiscal fre...

Devolution still the way under May – Clark

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2016

Local government will be ‘vital’ in new prime minister Theresa May’s premiership, communities sec...

The reluctant boomerang

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2016

The ultimate ‘boomerang boss’ Michael Lockwood tells Heather Jameson about his return to Harrow L...

Kober to lead London Councils

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2016

Haringey LBC leader Claire Kober has been elected as the new chair of London Councils.

Million pound man

By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2016

In his new role as chief executive of Essex CC, Gavin Jones tells Heather Jameson about the huge...

Does devo fit in Brexit strategy?

By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2016

The impact of the recent EU referendum has sent shockwaves through national government, but what ...