26th January 2022 (#91)

News

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

Statement from CCC Chairperson Alan MacSporran QC – 25 January 2022 | CCC – Crime and Corruption Commission Queensland

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

Public health services at risk amid funding uncertainty and Omicron pressures | Local Government Association

Florida bill would ease challenges to local government laws | AP News