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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

Pain lies ahead for the public sector

By Heather Jameson | 30 November 2022

Former No 10 chief of staff Lord Gavin Barwell says the prospects for living standards are grim, ...

We need a clear direction of travel to mend our crises

By Heather Jameson | 30 November 2022

Heather Jameson says that while the immediate emergency has passed, there are plenty of potential...

£470m in-year budget gap at Thurrock revealed

By Heather Jameson | 29 November 2022

Troubled Thurrock BC has revealed it has no way to fill its £470m in-year budget gap without a Go...

Lambeth to bring housing back in-house

By Heather Jameson | 29 November 2022

Lambeth LBC plans to bring its housing company back in-house following a review by independent pe...

Levelling up minister to step down as MP

By Heather Jameson | 28 November 2022

Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison has said she will not stand for her Bishop Auckland seat at...

A Statement of intent, but the long-term plan is lacking

By Heather Jameson | 23 November 2022

Heather Jameson says the Autumn Statement 'may have been a masterclass in political manoeuvring, ...

Counties issue ICS warning

By Heather Jameson | 21 November 2022

Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) must not become yet another NHS reorganisation to work around, the...

Roretti joins awards sponsors

By Heather Jameson | 16 November 2022

Public services consultancy Roretti has joined the list of sponsors for The MJ Awards.

Join the national recruitment drive for local government

By Heather Jameson | 16 November 2022

The national political narrative of the past few weeks has centred on today: the new chancellor’s...

Call for talent: Gove urged to join campaign

By Heather Jameson | 16 November 2022

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has been urged to help attract the next generation of talent ...