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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

Joint council collaboration with Jonathan Stephenson

By Heather Jameson | 29 May 2024

In this podcast, Jonathan Stephenson talks about the unique challenge of managing two councils th...

Brum boss search still on track

By Heather Jameson | 29 May 2024

The pace of improvement at Birmingham City Council could be hampered by the surprise General Elec...

The MJ Comment: Election starting pistol shoots down all action

By Heather Jameson | 28 May 2024

Too much of the everyday process of running the country gets paused while national politicians co...

Surrey appoints Coughlin as interim chief

By Heather Jameson | 28 May 2024

Surrey CC executive director Michael Coughlin will take over as interim chief executive on 1 June...

LGA axes conference due to election clash

By Heather Jameson | 24 May 2024

The Local Government Association has officially cancelled its annual conference after Prime Minis...

Could the beating stick be used to point out councils' efficiencies?

By Heather Jameson | 15 May 2024

While local government focuses on the stick used to beat it, where is the carrot?, asks Heather J...

MJ Regen: Finding solutions together

By Heather Jameson | 14 May 2024

This year’s UKREiiF event is set to premiere a new how-to guide to help public and private sector...

After the election, beware of needless reshuffles

By Heather Jameson | 07 May 2024

Heather Jameson says senior council officers now face a new challenge: 'turning towards new, ener...

Gove could launch police inquiry for Birmingham

By Heather Jameson | 01 May 2024

Reports the levelling up secretary could send a police chief in to investigate financial mismanag...

Blunt instrument doesn't show the whole picture

By Heather Jameson | 30 April 2024

Heather Jameson says the league tables ministers wanted to avoid are here to stay. 'They will jus...