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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

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Give us fiscal freedom and devolution – not tighter controls

By Heather Jameson | 16 January 2019

Jake Berry is right to look for answers to a disengaged electorate, but the idea that devolved fi...

HUMAN RESOURCES

It's all about inclusion

By Heather Jameson | 16 January 2019

Once at the forefront of diversity, local government is now struggling to keep up the momentum. A...

PEOPLE

Lambeth leader steps down to run anti-violence unit

By Heather Jameson | 14 January 2019

Lambeth LBC leader Lib peck has announced she will be stepping down to take on a new role at the ...

SOCIAL CARE

Early intervention's not enough without funding

By Heather Jameson | 09 January 2019

There will never be enough money for the behemoth that is the NHS - and the real under-funding i...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Nine out of ten councils blow the budget on children's care

By Heather Jameson | 09 January 2019

Nearly ninety percent of councils overspent on children’s social care last year, according to fig...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Looking at the wider picture

By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2019

Martin Swales, the new president of SOLACE, talks to Heather Jameson about his plans to use his ...

WHITEHALL

Davies to take on top job at National Audit Office

By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2019

Gareth Davies has been put forward for appointment as comptroller and auditor general at the Nati...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils buying up shopping centres in a bid to boost the high street

By Heather Jameson | 02 January 2019

Councils have spent more than £800m buying shopping centres in the past three years, according to...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

New Years Honours for Rotherham

By Heather Jameson | 29 December 2018

Rotherham MBC commissioner Mary Ney and director of children’s services Ian Thomas have both been...

WASTE

Clancy escapes legal action over waste dispute

By Heather Jameson | 20 December 2018

Birmingham City Council’s former leader will not face legal action for his part in the authority’...

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