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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

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Virtual meeting challenge dismissed by High Court

By Heather Jameson | 28 April 2021

Councils will not be able to continue to meet virtually after 6 May after High Court judges dismi...

FINANCE

Report shows 'accountability vacuum' in council finances

By Heather Jameson | 28 April 2021

A damning report into citizen’s experiences of scrutinising their councils’ finances has claimed ...

WHITEHALL

Government's housing test is 'toothless,' consultancy claims

By Heather Jameson | 28 April 2021

Government measures to push councils into meeting their housing targets are ‘toothless’, a develo...

LONDON COUNCILS

London Councils names new chief exec

By Heather Jameson | 28 April 2021

Southend-on-Sea BC chief executive Alison Griffin has been named as the new chief at London Counc...

ELECTIONS

Is Government brave enough for post-pandemic reform?

By Heather Jameson | 28 April 2021

There is a blueprint for public sector reform ready for the post-pandemic era, says Heather James...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Weighing up the reality of net zero: nemesis or global hero?

By Heather Jameson | 27 April 2021

As we approach COP26, The MJ and Local Partnerships gathered a group of council chiefs to talk ab...

HUMAN RESOURCES

LGA calls for clarity on exit data request

By Heather Jameson | 21 April 2021

The Local Government Association (LGA) was blindsided by the Government’s demands for data on exi...

LEISURE

Super League would be an own goal for communities

By Heather Jameson | 21 April 2021

Football clubs are more than Saturday sports venues, says Heather Jameson. 'It is about partnersh...

FINANCE

A legacy in London

By Heather Jameson | 20 April 2021

John O’Brien is stepping down as chief executive of London Councils after 14 years. Heather James...

WHITEHALL

Storm brewing over exit payment data demands

By Heather Jameson | 15 April 2021

Government demands for details of senior staff pay-offs have been branded ‘particularly perniciou...