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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

What does our sector want?

By Heather Jameson | 15 October 2019

It seems the appetite for localism and fiscal devolution is outweighed by fears the burden of car...

Queen's speech: Devo Bill expected in first Queen's Speech since 2017

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2019

Devolution is expected to feature in today’s Queen’s Speech as the Government outlines its planne...

Plans for voter ID bill branded 'dangerous and undemocratic'

By Heather Jameson | 13 October 2019

Plans to introduce voter ID across the whole country have been branded ‘dangerous, misguided and ...

Thanet deputy chief cleared of misconduct

By Heather Jameson | 11 October 2019

Allegations of misconduct against the deputy chief executive of Thanet DC have been dropped, The ...

Treasury hikes PWLB rate amid investment fears

By Heather Jameson | 10 October 2019

Councils’ investments plans have been dealt a blow as the Treasury announced a rate hike to the P...

Homelessness needs proper investment and commitment

By Heather Jameson | 09 October 2019

Shelter Scotland has launched legal action against Glasgow City Council, claiming that it needs m...

St Helens hires interim chief

By Heather Jameson | 07 October 2019

St Helens MBC has appointed the retired chief of Blackburn with Darwen Council as its interim chief.

Sheffield chief executive ends 11-year tenure

By Heather Jameson | 04 October 2019

Sheffield City Council chief executive John Mothersole has announced he will retire at the end of...

Glasgow faces legal battle over homeless services

By Heather Jameson | 03 October 2019

Shelter Scotland has launched a legal battle against Glasgow City Council over failures in its ho...

Devolution legislation planned for Queen's Speech

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2019

The Government is planning to launch the next round of devolution legislation in the Queen’s Spee...