12th January 2022 (#87)

News

Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for 12th January 2022: 


Greater Dandenong’s CEO responds to the outcome of a Victoria Police investigation; a staggering response to an arts grants program in the City of Melbourne; an incoming Councillor alleges financial mismanagement at a NSW council; and have some of the latest NSW mayoral election results for you.

The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, which will stage its popular Councillor Leadership Development Program again in 2022. For more details, contact sue@vlga.org.au

Links:
Vic Police Confirm ‘No Charges’ in I Cook Foods Matter
Innovative arts projects reigniting the cityGreater Geelong delays with bin collections
Ballarat closes animal shelter, some pools
VEC calling for Streeton by-election candidates Yarra Ranges Council
Fremantle CEO applications open
Kiama councillor-elect calls for financial audit ahead of mayoral vote – ABC News
Kiama CEO responds
NSW Mayoral Elections list
Land swap paves the way for exciting times at Redland Bay
Recycle Mate app encourages better recycling – Bundaberg Now
Councils targeting another ant menace – LGAQ

Milan confirms ambitious new cycling network linking 80% of the city to bike paths | road.cc
Treasury broadens COVID relief uses for states, localities | AP News