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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

Birmingham accused of 'dragging its feet' on equal pay claims

By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2015

Birmingham City Council has been accused of dragging its feet over equal pay claims.

Joint districts to open new home after arson attack

By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2015

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse DCs will open their new building to the public on Monda...

Massive failures sit alongside the shining successes

By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2015

The sun always shines in June – whatever the weather – with the annual advent of The MJ Awards, w...

Nearly 2m voters still to sign up for IER

By Heather Jameson | 18 June 2015

There are still nearly two million voters – or four percent of the electorate - who have not been...

BREAKING: Pickup hired as LGA deputy chief executive

By Heather Jameson | 18 June 2015

Hertfordshire CC’s deputy chief executive, Sarah Pickup, has been appointed as deputy chief execu...

Plans to cut Welsh councils unveiled

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2015

The Welsh Government has published its plans for reorganisation in Wales.

Do it yourself on improvement - or DCLG will

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2015

Inspection and improvement in local government has remained a thorny issue ever since former comm...

Finance chiefs seek change to 'inconsistent' funding system

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2015

Even the most successful authorities are struggling to meet the financial challenges they face, a...

Garlick to retire from Durham

By Heather Jameson | 16 June 2015

The chief executive of Durham Council, George Garlick, has announced he will retire in January wh...

Council leaders recognised in birthday honours

By Heather Jameson | 15 June 2015

Four serving council leaders and a chief executive were recognised in the Queen’s birthday honour...