On the Local Government News Roundup for 15th December 2021, Melton appoints its new CEO; Yarra’s municipal monitor announced; Moreland’s name change is proceeding; a variable rate cap announced for New South Wales; Queensland’s $2.1B waste package.
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Melton appoints new CEO
Buloke changes interim CEO
Council support change of ‘Moreland’ municipality name
Yehudi Blacher appointed as Yarra monitor
Junction Place masterplan that includes proposed Dan Murphy’s voted down by Wodonga Council
Swan Hill Mayor responds to VCAT decision
Country-city planning partnership a winnerGeelong Libraries abolishes overdue fines
IPART: Rate Peg; LGNSW responds
Qld: $2.1B waste package
LGA SA welcomes electric vehicle subsidy scheme
WA: Landmark Shift to Green Energy
Building Better Regions Fund – Round 6 opensElectric vehicle and ‘compact’ city combo could reach emissions targets | Reuters
Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue will be melted down into public art : NPR
Tiny town, Marazion, bids to become UK’s smallest city – BBC News