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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

Casey launches fight against hunger

By Heather Jameson | 08 December 2020

A coalition of councils and charities, headed by Dame Louise Casey, have launched a campaign to s...

EXCLUSIVE: Birmingham chief recruitment process stalls at 11th hour

By Heather Jameson | 07 December 2020

Birmingham City Council has stalled in another recruitment process in a bid to find a permanent c...

Liverpool mayor believed to be one of five arrested in police investigation

By Heather Jameson | 04 December 2020

Liverpool City Council Mayor Joe Anderson is believed to be one of five people arrested as part o...

ADCS issues warning of family crisis to come

By Heather Jameson | 04 December 2020

The Government need to provide a long-term financial settlement for to tackle rising demand for c...

Misconduct laws in need of reform, claims Law Commission

By Heather Jameson | 04 December 2020

Laws governing misconduct in public office are outdated, unclear and in need of reform, the Law C...

Devolution boost for Scots councils as Bill is backed

By Heather Jameson | 02 December 2020

Devolution to councils in Scotland has taken a step forward after the Scottish Government announc...

There's not enough votes in funding councils

By Heather Jameson | 02 December 2020

'Whatever the finance settlement brings, it will not be enough', says Heather Jameson. 'Councils ...

More cash, but not enough

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2020

With its £5.5bn extra funding for local government next year the Spending Review may have deliver...

LGA chairman steps down as leader of Central Beds

By Heather Jameson | 26 November 2020

Local Government Association (LGA) chairman Cllr James Jamieson has announced he will step down a...

Sunak unveils a Spending Review for jobs, public services and infrastructure

By Heather Jameson | 25 November 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £4bn levelling up fund as part of a Spending Review which h...