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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

Getting back in the groove

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2021

As the country prepares to open up to gatherings again, Heather Jameson rounds up last week’s maj...

Sticking with simplicity

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2021

To say that The MJ’s chief executive of the year Chris Naylor has had a busy year is an understat...

Health Bill could lead to more centralisation, claims commission

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2021

The Health and Care Bill could lead to a more centralised system, a cross-party commission has cl...

Newham launches permanent citizens' assembly

By Heather Jameson | 09 July 2021

Newham LBC is launching the first permanent citizens' assembly in an effort to hand more power to...

Javid vows to reform social care 'quite soon'

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2021

New health secretary Sajid Javid has promised to bring forward plans for social care reform ‘quit...

'No appetite for fiscal devo,' says pollster

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2021

There is no public appetite for fiscal devolution, according to leading pollster Ben Page.

Local lockdowns not ruled out beyond July 19

By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2021

Local lockdowns are still a possibility if COVID variants of concern emerge after restrictions ea...

Is Slough the canary in the mine?

By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2021

Heather Jameson says it’s hard to reconcile Robert Jenrick's vision of a ten to 20-year plan for ...

Councils need more data for test and trace, says watchdog

By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2021

Local authorities’ involvement in test and trace has improved the service – but councils still ne...

The top national job, that's more local than you think

By Heather Jameson | 23 June 2021

Heather Jameson asks: 'Who would want to be Prime Minister when it is the local government issues...