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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

Powerhouse impact 'too soon to judge'

By Heather Jameson | 23 February 2016

Dismissing the Northern Powerhouse as a ‘con’ or a ‘failure’ is absurd while we are just 18 month...

Stand up for what is best for your local economy

By Heather Jameson | 23 February 2016

With local government at a sovereignty crossroads, Heather Jameson explains why the impact of the...

Business rates expected to grow to record levels

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2016

Predicted business rate income has risen to a record £23.5bn in England for 2016/17, figures rele...

Unitary option mooted in push for devo deals

By Heather Jameson | 16 February 2016

County areas that refuse to accept a directly elected mayor could still get a full devolution dea...

Reorganisation adds to the patchwork quilt

By Heather Jameson | 16 February 2016

Heather Jameson examines the Government's 'behind closed doors' stance on local government reorga...

Councils face picking up tab for missing kids

By Heather Jameson | 16 February 2016

Luton BC chief executive Trevor Holden has urged councils to respond to an education consultation...

Councils are hampered on housing, says new Lyons' Review

By Heather Jameson | 11 February 2016

Local authorities are critical to government plans to increase housing supply, but they are hampe...

Clark settles sector nerves

By Heather Jameson | 10 February 2016

Communities secretary pledges substantial finance settlement cash after MPs and councils join for...

Clark's on the money but we're not safe yet

By Heather Jameson | 10 February 2016

Greg Clark may have cushioned the impact of the local government finance settlement with some ex...

Finance settlement: Extra cash to cushion the blow

By Heather Jameson | 08 February 2016

Communities secretary Greg Clark has upped the funding for rural areas after Conservative MPs thr...