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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

DLUHC team wipeout in Labour landslide

By Heather Jameson | 05 July 2024

The Conservative Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) team has faced a ne...

Local election preview with Jessica Studdert and Duncan Flynn

By Heather Jameson | 03 July 2024

In this podcast, Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson are joined by two special guests as we look ahead...

The importance of recognising a commitment to service

By Heather Jameson | 26 June 2024

As we hurtle towards the General Election, devolution is set to go wider and deeper, embedded in ...

All change

By Heather Jameson | 26 June 2024

Mass movement expected from the LGA and within the wider local government sector if General Elect...

EXCLUSIVE: London chief arrested

By Heather Jameson | 26 June 2024

A London borough chief executive has been arrested and charged with driving and drug offences.

Manchester legend Sir Howard Bernstein dies

By Heather Jameson | 22 June 2024

Former chief executive of Manchester City Council, Sir Howard Bernstein, has died, aged 71.

Big questions over Labour's intentions

By Heather Jameson | 19 June 2024

Heather Jameson asks what a Labour super majority would mean for local government policy.

Roney to become Birmingham's managing director

By Heather Jameson | 06 June 2024

Manchester City Council chief executive Joanne Roney has been announced as the managing director ...

Time to all pull together for a joined-up future

By Heather Jameson | 05 June 2024

Camden LBC leader Georgia Gould – the Labour candidate for Maida Vale and Queen’s Park - wants st...

Stronger Things: Public services are structured for waste, says Denham

By Heather Jameson | 04 June 2024

The current system of public services is structured to create waste, a former local government se...