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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

Mistakes on homelessness are making matters worse, says Ombudsman

By Heather Jameson | 15 July 2020

Problems with the way councils are meeting their housing duties are making things worse for homel...

Real imagination needed for a green reset

By Heather Jameson | 14 July 2020

More ambitious progress on place-based approaches to reducing carbon emissions will need ‘a great...

Seeking a ray of fiscal hope

By Heather Jameson | 14 July 2020

Sector experts say the chancellor’s summer statement may ease some pressures on local economies, ...

Immigration plans branded an 'embarrassing shambles'

By Heather Jameson | 14 July 2020

The Government’s latest plans for post-Brexit immigration rules have been branded an ‘embarrassin...

Ministry was 'blind' to council investment risks, says PAC

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2020

Ministers have been blind to the risk of commercial investments by councils, Parliament’s spendin...

Chancellor unveils his three-part plan for jobs

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the next phase of his plan to ‘protect, support and retain’ ...

ADCS president calls for welfare overhaul

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2020

The impact of the pandemic on children’s futures must not be underestimated, the president of the...

Building back greener growth needs a joint effort

By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2020

It seems that even the business lobby is now on board with devolution, says Heather Jameson - and...

Sunak set to unveil green investment plans

By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2020

Plans to rebuild the economy with green investment are set to be launched by Chancellor Rishi Sun...

CBI backs 'turbo charged' devolution

By Heather Jameson | 06 July 2020

The business community will now back ‘turbo charged’ devolution, the director general of the Conf...