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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

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Birmingham acting chief steps down

By Heather Jameson | 12 March 2020

Birmingham City Council’s acting chief executive, Clive Heaphy, has resigned from the council aft...

A Budget for growth – so where is the catch?

By Heather Jameson | 11 March 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget may not have delivered much for council revenues – for adult or c...

Budget 2020: Sunak reveals spending spree for first budget

By Heather Jameson | 11 March 2020

New chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a Budget to end austerity, boost productivity and tackle ...

Budget set to have health at its heart

By Heather Jameson | 10 March 2020

Rishi Sunak’s first Budget as chancellor will have health at its heart – but it is unclear if fun...

Casey set to lead urgent review of rough sleepers

By Heather Jameson | 09 March 2020

The extra cash announced to tackle rough sleeping just how serious the prime minister is, his rou...

HUMAN RESOURCES

'Just be kind'

By Heather Jameson | 04 March 2020

While local government has been distracted by austerity, what has happened to diversity? The MJ, ...

Rutnam: A lesson for all of local government

By Heather Jameson | 04 March 2020

Sir Philip Rutnam has refused the chance to go quietly, says Heather Jameson. She believes it is ...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Birmingham fails to appoint a chief exec

By Heather Jameson | 02 March 2020

Birmingham City Council has failed to appoint a new chief executive

LONDON COUNCILS

PM should 'get on and deliver devo'

By Heather Jameson | 02 March 2020

The Prime Minister understands the importance of fiscal devolution, he now needs to get on and de...

Addressing health inequalities is in the sector's hands

By Heather Jameson | 25 February 2020

The Marmot review shows a stalling in life expectancy. Heather Jameson says the figures are 'a sh...

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