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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

£20m cash boost announced for designated Brexit officers

By Heather Jameson | 05 August 2019

All councils will need to have a lead officer on Brexit as the government steps up its preparatio...

Boris' devolution solution

By Hiba Mahamadi | 01 August 2019

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged more devolution to councils and communities in a bid to ...

Taking back control from Westminster

By Heather Jameson | 30 July 2019

Most Prime Ministers are surrounded by speculation on what they will achieve in their first 100 d...

Jenrick takes top job at MHCLG

By Heather Jameson | 25 July 2019

Former Treasury minister Robert Jenrick has been appointed as the new secretary of state at the M...

West Midlands scrap plans for business rates hike

By Heather Jameson | 24 July 2019

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has ruled out a rise in business rates for the region.

It's time to get to work

By Heather Jameson | 24 July 2019

Heather Jameson assesses the growing to-do list facing the sector as a new government takes shape...

Open letter to Boris Johnson

By Heather Jameson | 24 July 2019

In an open letter to new Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Heather Jameson says: 'I would argue you o...

Booth-Smith tipped for No.10 job

By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2019

Communities special adviser Liam Booth-Smith is tipped to be made deputy chief of staff under Sir...

South Kesteven chief steps down

By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2019

Aidan Rave has stepped down as the chief executive of South Kesteven DC to pursue new ventures.

'Horrendous' member relations hampered St Helens

By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2019

A culture review by the Local Government Association found 'horrendous' relationships between mem...