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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

Local government is staring into the unknown

By Heather Jameson | 29 November 2016

After chancellor Philip Hammond's Autumn Statement failed to ease the uncertainty facing local go...

Funding is not London vs the rest, says Kober

By Heather Jameson | 26 November 2016

Funding is not a question of London versus the rest of the country, the chair of London Councils ...

Autumn Statement: Council budgets face bleak future after Hammond's silence

By Heather Jameson | 24 November 2016

Heather Jameson says the chancellor's approach means cracks will soon appear in council finances,...

Autumn Statement: No respite for council coffers

By Heather Jameson | 23 November 2016

Chancellor Philip Hammond has unveiled an Autumn Statement which has given no real respite to loc...

Is Manchester united or is it a city?

By Heather Jameson | 23 November 2016

The search for two new chief executives in Manchester raises important questions of who really ho...

Hammond expected to tackle housing, care and 'Jams'

By Thomas Bridge | 23 November 2016

Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected to reveal an Autumn Statement tackling housing, social care...

European cities unite over inclusive growth

By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2016

Cities across Europe have launched a plea to their national leaders to boost inclusive growth in ...

Will Hammond deliver for local government?

By Heather Jameson | 16 November 2016

Heather Jameson explains why the Autumn Statement might hold much for social care, housing and in...

£18m cash boost for new homes

By Heather Jameson | 11 November 2016

Housing minister Gavin Barwell has given an £18m cash boost to help ‘turbo-charge’ house building...

The only certainty is uncertainty

By Heather Jameson | 09 November 2016

The key issues facing local government have transformed dramatically over the past year but even ...