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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

LGA set to go red amid counties' exit

By Heather Jameson | 01 April 2021

The political control of the Local Government Association (LGA) hangs in the balance in the run u...

Cadman takes on interim role at Brum

By Heather Jameson | 31 March 2021

West Midlands Combined Authority chief executive Deborah Cadman has been named as the new interim...

Government's face off is virtual insanity

By Heather Jameson | 31 March 2021

Central Government has ruled out extending the power to have virtual council meetings beyond the ...

Liverpool looks to the future

By Heather Jameson | 30 March 2021

Chief executive of Liverpool City Council Tony Reeves talks to Heather Jameson about the damning ...

Labour announces candidate for Liverpool mayor

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2021

Joanne Anderson has been announced as the Labour candidate to stand as mayor of Liverpool City Co...

Adur and Worthing chief to step down

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2021

The chief executive of Adur and Worthing Councils, Alex Bailey, has announced he will retire in t...

Limited government intervention is good outcome, says Liverpool chief

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2021

A limited intervention at Liverpool City Council – rather than the full takeover that was expecte...

Virtual insanity: Councils hit out at refusal to extend meeting rules

By Heather Jameson | 26 March 2021

Councils will not be able to hold virtual council meetings after 6 May after the Government refus...

Legal battle or virtual meetings fast-tracked to meet May deadline

By Heather Jameson | 25 March 2021

The legal battle to allow virtual meetings to continue after 6 May has taken a step forward after...

Jenrick steps in at 'dysfunctional' Liverpool

By Heather Jameson | 24 March 2021

Commissioners will be sent in to Liverpool City Council after an independent inquiry found seriou...