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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

US, them and the plan for economic growth

By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2025

If the growth mission is the big priority on this side of the pond, 'what action is the Governmen...

New year of everything, everywhere, all at once

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2025

'If the Labour Government is successful in its plans to scrap two-tier local government during it...

Christmas cull

By By Heather Jameson | 19 December 2024

More than 100 councils could be abolished by 2027 in radical plans detailed by the Government thi...

Liverpool strides to walk alone

By Heather Jameson | 18 December 2024

The leader and chief executive of Liverpool City Council talk to Heather Jameson about the author...

Full-on fireworks to come in the scramble for reorganisation

By Heather Jameson | 18 December 2024

Privately, the Government has made it clear it aims to clear up the financial difficulties in the...

Powering up public services

By Heather Jameson | 17 December 2024

The White Paper on English devolution is finally here, with the overarching aim of shifting power...

Rayner to launch public sector rewire White Paper

By Heather Jameson | 16 December 2024

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will kick off a huge rewiring of public service reform with t...

Is the Government ready for high-risk reform?

By Heather Jameson | 11 December 2024

Pat McFadden's plans for public sector reform call for digital-style disruption - but is the Gove...

Birmingham settles equal pay claim

By Heather Jameson | 10 December 2024

Birmingham City Council has reached an agreement over the equal pay claim that pushed it to issue...

From fiscal ping-pong to raiding reserves

By Heather Jameson | 05 December 2024

Editor Heather Jameson says the Labour Government is making no secret of its financial favouritism.