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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

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Laws governing misconduct in public office are outdated, unclear and in need of reform, the Law C...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

Warm words mean nothing when frontline staff are snubbed

By Heather Jameson | 25 November 2020

Heather Jameson says: 'The Prime Minister’s speech to Scottish Conservatives at the weekend, reit...

Councils key to tackling 'anti-vax mob'

By Ann McGauran | 24 November 2020

Councils must act quickly to knock down the ‘anti-vax mob’ as the Government puts the sector at t...

Green revolution or missed opportunity?

By Heather Jameson | 24 November 2020

Local government insiders tell Heather Jameson that the Government’s 10-point action plan for tac...