7th July 2021 (#36)

New episode

On this edition of the Local Government News Roundup, long term advocacy campaigns come to fruition in Melton and Whittlesea this week; a crisis declared in Colac Otway Shire; a Victorian Council CEO resigns; a development boom in Launceston; and a diversity campaign launched for the upcoming NSW Council elections.

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

Links:
Melton Hospital site announcedreport into economic benefits of new hospital
Key and Essential Worker Housing Crisis in Colac Otway
Councils collaborate on ESD targets for new development
Whittlesea to build an Aboriginal Gathering Place
Latrobe welcomes release of timber industry report
Landmark fund to improve public recognition of women leaders
VLGA/LGIU Global Executive Panel, 15th July
Development boom for Launceston
Subiaco successful organic waste diversion program
Last timber bridge replaced in Rockhampton
Qld funding for Indigenous community projects
Ipswich opens Australian-first children’s library 
Long term Logan Central vision endorsed
NSW launch diversity campaign for Council elections
NSW Council staff now eligible for special vaccination leave
Florence bans wandering in popular tourist areas
San Jose to make gun owners pay for gun-related emergency response