In this episode of the Local Government News Roundup for 26th January 2022: local government support for a Victorian bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games; an Australian first school crossing safety initiative in Mitchell Shire; the head of Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission to stand down; and South Australia’s local governments set their platform for the upcoming state election.
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Link for stories in this episode:
Geelong support for Victorian Commonwealth Games bid
Cameras to improve safety at school crossings | Mitchell Shire Council
$1.5M boost for new Rosanna library
Council land to be used assisted living homes – Surf Coast Shire
Progress Pride Flag public art installation – Greater Bendigo
Councils welcome CCC Chair resignation – LGAQ
Kempsey awaits Supreme Court ruling on elections
Vale Jenny Sproule – Kempsey Shire
Council approves plans for major tourist park at Surf Lakes
City of Newcastle drives towards electric future
Liveability tops the list of Council priorities for SA state election
First ever Government Cyber Security Strategy to step up Britain’s defence and resilience – GOV.UK
Florida bill would ease challenges to local government laws | AP News