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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

EXCLUSIVE: LGA plan hits mid ranks

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

The latest plans to slash the pay for Local Government Association (LGA) staff are unlikely to hi...

Challenging the LGR wisdom

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

As local government faces the next round of reorganisation, Dorset Council chief Catherine Howe c...

Staff left reeling after LGA restructure plans

By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2026

Local Government Association (LGA) staff face pay cuts of up to £30,000 under modernisation plans.

A system for success

By Heather Jameson | 23 December 2025

Luton Council’s bold 2040 vision prioritises jobs, homes and safety. Heather Jameson talks to chi...

Communication and clarity – a resolution worth making

By Heather Jameson | 18 December 2025

Heather Jameson says 'the gripes emanating from LGA HQ centre around communication and clarity – ...

Don't let lack of cash fail Total Place 2.0

By Heather Jameson | 04 December 2025

Reeves was never going to magic up a solution to public sector funding woes in the Budget, 'but t...

Creating winning Partnerships with the sector

By Heather Jameson | 04 December 2025

Introducing Assure3C, a new structured process for strategically managing service contracts.

The Budget: A step towards fiscal devo

By Heather Jameson | 02 December 2025

The Budget took its first steps towards local government finance reform and Total Place 2.0, but ...

Studdert departs New Local for No10

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2025

The chief executive of local government think-tank New Local has been appointed as special advise...

A betrayal to faithful financing

By Heather Jameson | 28 November 2025

Asking local government reorganisation areas to divvy up their finances between themselves is som...