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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

A golden chance to get our houses in order

By Heather Jameson | 18 October 2017

With housing rising rapidly up the agenda, Heather Jameson says all interested parties have to gi...

Eight out of ten people think elections are well run

By Heather Jameson | 11 October 2017

Eight out of ten people believe elections are well run and free from fraud, according to research...

Let local government deliver May's vision

By Heather Jameson | 10 October 2017

Heather Jameson takes some of the key messages from her interview with Dame Louise Casey and call...

Opportunity is knocking for 'jaw-dropping' local government

By Heather Jameson | 10 October 2017

Local government is jaw dropping, can inspire citizens and, at its best, can outshine any part of...

Lambeth chief steps down

By Heather Jameson | 06 October 2017

Lambeth LBC chief executive Sean Harriss has resigned, after a period of ill-health, the council ...

Ploughing ahead with Universal Credit is not a sign of strength

By Heather Jameson | 04 October 2017

While attention since the Conservative conference has been targeted at Theresa May's coughing, th...

County chief steps down amid financial fears

By Heather Jameson | 02 October 2017

Northamptonshire CC chief executive Dr Paul Blantern has resigned, shortly after speaking out abo...

Government to press ahead with Universal Credit despite growing criticism

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2017

Work and pensions secretary, David Gauke, has committed to pressing ahead with Universal Credit d...

Pleading poverty in the run-up to the Budget

By Heather Jameson | 27 September 2017

As councils put forward their cases for funding ahead of the Budget, Heather Jameson argues the s...

Budget submissions led by CIPFA Brexit warning

By Heather Jameson | 27 September 2017

The financial implications of a Brexit deal should be taken into account when the chancellor deci...