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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

'Giant leap' for capital care after health deal is unveiled

By Heather Jameson | 16 December 2015

London local authorities and the capital’s health sector will drive forward integration under the...

London's health deal is still the first step

By Heather Jameson | 16 December 2015

Heather Jameson explains why London's health devolution deal raises serious questions over the Go...

Osborne announces health devo deal for London

By Heather Jameson | 15 December 2015

A radical devolution deal covering health and social care has been launched in London by chancell...

Council leader quits after contracts pressure

By Heather Jameson | 09 December 2015

The leader of Cheshire East Council, Michael Jones, has resigned form his post.

Refuse planning permission and 'lose NHB cash'

By Heather Jameson | 08 December 2015

Councils could lose New Homes Bonus (NHB) cash for developments they refuse that are granted on a...

What to expect from the settlement

By Heather Jameson | 08 December 2015

Heather Jameson explains how the Spending Review has shifted the goalposts on fiscal freedom and ...

Sector must lead the escape from centralism

By Heather Jameson | 03 December 2015

In the aftermath of the Spending Review, there has been lots of talk about what the chancellor’s ...

EXCLUSIVE: LGA 'confused' by great spending deal, says Clark

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2015

The Local Government Association’s (LGA) initial negative reaction to the Spending Review was bec...

Dark days

By Heather Jameson | 25 November 2015

Osborne’s hammer blow to local government in latest Spending Review cuts

Spending Review reveals the future – it's local

By Heather Jameson | 25 November 2015

Heather Jameson examines the fine print of the Spending Review to discover the real impact on loc...