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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

Sector split emerges over business rates

By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2015

Council leaders are divided over George Osborne’s flagship policy to devolve business rates – as ...

Look for the silver lining in social care budgets

By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2015

Greg Clark this week dropped some hints about the future of social care and remuneration at the C...

Clark warns of difficult cuts ahead

By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2015

There are still difficult cuts ahead, communities secretary Greg Clark has warned as councils pre...

Birmingham 'should be broken up', says local MP

By Heather Jameson | 12 November 2015

Birmingham City Council could be broken up into ten sub councils, according to plans outlined by ...

Could council tax review be our silver lining?

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2015

Sir Eric Pickles may be gone, but he is not forgotten. Each year, his spirit lives on as the TaxP...

Speculation grows over future of council tax

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2015

A two-tier system of council tax capping could send a lifeline to councils struggling to hit thei...

A whirlwind week

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2015

After a ‘whirlwind’ start to life as new LGA chief executive, Mark Lloyd tells Heather Jameson wh...

How about looking at the things that also matter?

By Heather Jameson | 03 November 2015

Reflecting on a groundbreaking report, Heather Jameson explains why economic growth shouldn't nec...

Tower Hamlets 'back on track'

By Heather Jameson | 03 November 2015

The Government experts brought in to get Tower Hamlets LBC back on track in the wake of allegatio...

Communication is key when it comes to devolution

By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2015

The importance of clearly explaining devolution bids to local public has been overlooked. Heather...