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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

Unlocking life chances in Lewisham

By Heather Jameson | 06 November 2024

Heather Jameson talks to Lewisham’s Mayor Brenda Dacres and chief executive Jennifer Daothong abo...

Budget: LGR confirmed in high tax, high spend Budget

By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2024

Local government reorganisation – and the efficiency savings it will make – have been confirmed i...

The path to reorganisation is full of perils and pitfalls

By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2024

Heather Jameson says the path to reorganisation is not without its perils and pitfalls – 'not lea...

Budget: Cash bonanza not expected for councils

By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to plough cash into public services in today’s Budget – but ...

Fresh s114 warning for Windsor and Maidenhead

By Heather Jameson | 23 October 2024

A council that banned all non-essential spending more than a year ago is still on the brink of a ...

Rayner revolution is more crumbs than cake

By Heather Jameson | 23 October 2024

Angela Rayner is reported to be about to get a billion pound boost for social housing in the Budg...

Dozen talk to ministry over exceptional financial support

By Heather Jameson | 23 October 2024

Around a dozen councils are in talks with the Government about Exceptional Financial Support (EFS...

Making services fit for your family

By Heather Jameson | 23 October 2024

Bernadette Enright talks to Heather Jameson about turning Manchester City Council’s adults servic...

Disgraced peer Hanningfield dies

By Heather Jameson | 21 October 2024

Former leader of Essex CC and peer Lord Hanningfield has died.