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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

South Kesteven chief steps down

By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2019

Aidan Rave has stepped down as the chief executive of South Kesteven DC to pursue new ventures.

'Horrendous' member relations hampered St Helens

By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2019

A culture review by the Local Government Association found 'horrendous' relationships between mem...

Standards bearer

By Heather Jameson | 17 July 2019

As communities secretary James Brokenshire launched a review of the local government audit regime...

There's still a long way to go on the road to recycling

By Heather Jameson | 17 July 2019

We should not be spending less on recycling, but more, according to Heather Jameson. The Governme...

Brum's turnaround plan should have come sooner

By Heather Jameson | 09 July 2019

Birmingham City Council has created a new model of intervention, says Heather Jameson - 'but it ...

Big hitters revealed for the Brum turnaround team

By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 09 July 2019

The proposed advisers drafted in to help turn Birmingham City Council around include an array of ...

EXCLUSIVE: Improvement model proposed for troubled Brum

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2019

Troubled Birmingham City Council has come up with plans for a new improvement model in its latest...

EXCLUSIVE: Brum's Baxendale quits for New Zealand

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2019

Birmingham City Council chief executive Dawn Baxendale is departing to take up a new post at Chri...

Sandwell chief steps down

By Heather Jameson | 05 July 2019

Sandwell Council's chief executive, Jan Britton, has left the authority after 13 years, eight as ...

The clock is ticking on the push for devolution

By Heather Jameson | 03 July 2019

There will be little bandwidth for local government policy in the coming months, says Heather Jam...