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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

Warm words but little in the way of answers

By Heather Jameson | 26 September 2024

The Starmer Government has clearly framed the issues but so far has very little in the way of ans...

Tower Hamlets begins inspection fightback

By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 26 September 2024

Best Value inspectors sent into Tower Hamlets LBC have been personally threatened with legal acti...

Holden: We can't avoid reorganisation debate

By Paul Marinko | 19 September 2024

The most senior district council chief executive in the country this week conceded local governme...

Peak performances

By Heather Jameson | 18 September 2024

Around 600 people took part in the Public Sector Challenge earlier this month, scaling the three ...

Intervention is not enough to fix the finances

By Heather Jameson | 18 September 2024

Heather Jameson says 'the fundamental issue is no longer outlying councils doing the wrong thing ...

Who is battling for local government in the Treasury?

By Heather Jameson | 11 September 2024

Local government now has talented allies in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Govern...

Taking control in hard times

By Heather Jameson | 05 September 2024

Bold thinking, firm action, and ‘mastering its own destiny’ have proven effective tactics for Kno...

Grenfell's legacy of failure laid bare

By Heather Jameson | 04 September 2024

Kensington & Chelsea LBC failed its community when it was needed most, writes Heather Jameson.

What about local government reorganisation?

By Heather Jameson | 03 September 2024

Heather Jameson says two things repeatedly return that make the prospect of reorganisation loom s...

Hello to healthy homes

By Heather Jameson | 28 August 2024

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s leader Cllr Jane Ashworth and city director Jon Rouse talk to Heath...