6th April 2022 (#111)

News

Today on the Roundup:  a councillor directed to apologise after a finding of misconduct; Frankston’s e-bike trial off to fast start; an ex Victorian Council CEO returning to the sector in Queensland; a spate of councillor resignations sparks concerns in Tasmania and New South Wales; and we speak with the mayor of Moira Shire about a new agreement that it’s hoped will help solve a chronic shortage of skilled workers.

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Statement – Code of Conduct complaint | Latrobe City Council
Latrobe City Council Meeting – 4 April 2022
Staff quits regional council over safety concerns
Council win for migration Moira Shire
www.gvdama.com.au
Consultation begins on affordable housing proposal – City of Melbourne
E-bikes riding high in Frankston
Social media a power for good to help flood-impacted Lismore Library
David Rae leaving Corangamite after 10 years
Council Invites Community Comment on Revenue and Rates
Council joins Cities Power Partnership
Acting Mayor not going anywhere
Acting Deputy Mayor appointment
Tasmania’s toxic local council culture back under spotlight after two more Huon councillors call it quits – ABC News
Margot Stork appointed CEO of North Burnett Regional Council
NSW Electoral Commission to pay for new council elections after iVote bungle – ABC News
Kempsey Mayoral election unaffected
MEDIA RELEASE – WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCILLORS
Weddin Shire Minutes 24 March 2022
Former City of Perth councillor Keith Yong accused of giving false testimony – ABC News
$1.6 billion in WestInvest grants open for community projects
Feedback open on Hobart short stay amendment
Tenders open for new CBD light shows | City of Perth
Sunshine Coast welcomes its largest ever new citizen intake – OurSC, Connecting our Community
Lord Mayor signs new partnership with Mayors of Belfast, Liverpool and Manchester | Dublin City Council
‘Palestine Way’: Paterson to recognize Palestinian community with street renaming
First tranche of funding open to support the future of local government and communities | Beehive.govt.nz
Three waters reform programme frequently asked questions – dia.govt.nz.