16th March 2022 (#105)

News

Today on the Roundup, the countback result for the extraordinary vacancy in Moreland; a council’s disappointment over the dismantling of a heritage bridge; the role of libraries in community health and wellbeing; a GM departs a NSW council and a CEO arrives in the north; and a Tasmanian councillor in court.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

Links:

Moreland countback page – VEC
Disappointment at historic Bunjil Creek bridge removal – Macedon Ranges Shire Council
City of Melbourne taking action for global change
Libraries for Health and Wellbeing Launch
VLGA Connect Episode 250 – Leanne Williams, President Public Libraries Victoria
Bookings: VLGA/LGIU Global Panel, 24th March
Immediate Departure of General Manager Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Appointment of Torres Strait Island Regional Council CEO
Tasmanian councillor accused of flashing prosecutor tells court he was wearing G-string at the time – ABC News
Council crews answer SOS for Brisbane floods clean-up
Flood donations to come from Western Councils | Queensland Country Life
Gunnedah Mayor represents region to the state
LGNSW supports Wollondilly Council on mine subsidence
News from Council Meeting – 15 March 2022 – City of Hobart
Government plans to transform recycling | Beehive.govt.nz
Bill enabling businesses to sue over lost revenue from local ordinances ready for Governor’s signature
Scottish local road backlog ‘close to £1.7bn’