8th September 2021 (#54)

New episode

On the Roundup today…bold new investment attraction plan launched by Melton City Council; senior appointments and mayoral updates from two states; East Gippsland calls for urgent action from the Premier; and Mayor reacts strongly to the removal of a Council’s flags under cover of darkness.

Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, home of the VLGA Connect series of podcasts and YouTube programs; 

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers – providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
East Gippsland writes urgent letter to the Premier
Melton launches bold new investment attraction plan
Grants for four bin transition behaviour change programs
New lower interest loan scheme for Councils
Community battery initiative in Central Goldfields
Orange Door up and running in Inner Eastern Melbourne
New DPIE Secretary appointed
LGA SA announces new Chief Executive
Dubbo reappoints Mayor and Deputy
Inner West chooses new Mayor for three month term
SA Mayor angry about flag removal
Edward River plea on border bubble exclusion
New initiative to reduce native wildlife threat from domestic cats
Salary increase for GMs and Senior Staff in NSW
Air quality grants funding for UK Councils
UK COVID measures for businesses may become permanent
12 Canadian Mayors call for vaccine passports and more leadership on COVID