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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

Brokenshire appoints Booth-Smith as SpAd

By Heather Jameson | 30 May 2018

Localis chief executive Liam Booth-Smith has been appointed as a special adviser to local governm...

Are we entering a new era of trust and respect?

By Heather Jameson | 29 May 2018

Heather Jameson would like to see a communities secretary who makes local government a funding pr...

'No heroics – just solid leadership'

By Heather Jameson | 29 May 2018

Attracted to the job of chief executive of Bolton by the ‘brilliant vision’ for the place, Tony O...

WMCA links 'cranes to communities' with new growth unit

By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2018

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has created a new inclusive growth unit in a bid to b...

'Toothless tiger' standards beast needs to roar

By Heather Jameson | 22 May 2018

both officers and councillors should be able to conduct their roles without fear of intimidation ...

The Seattle battle is a warning over tax raising

By Heather Jameson | 16 May 2018

No one ever said tax was popular, but Seattle City Council faced the wrath of big business this w...

Localis chief to step down

By Heather Jameson | 10 May 2018

Chief executive of local government think-tank Localis, Liam Booth-Smith, is to step down to take...

Forget voter ID, let's boost turnout

By Heather Jameson | 09 May 2018

A week on from the local elections and everything remains remarkably unchanged. Despite predictio...

Wolverhampton boss lands Lincs job

By Heather Jameson | 08 May 2018

Lincolnshire CC has named Keith Ireland as its new chief executive.

Election results: Tories lose Trafford but hold in London

By Heather Jameson | 04 May 2018

The Conservative flagship authority in Greater Manchester, Trafford City Council, has been lost t...