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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

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...

County set to walk out of LGA membership

By Heather Jameson | 24 March 2021

Leicestershire CC leader Nick Rushton has said he will pull the council out of membership of the ...

Pushing for influence on the national stage

By Heather Jameson | 23 March 2021

Heather Jameson talks to chief executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, Graham F...

One year on, councils will be central to recovery

By Heather Jameson | 17 March 2021

After an extraordinary year, council staff are exhausted, worn down and facing further cuts, says...