20th March 2022 (#106)

News

A second countback needed at Moreland; LGV’s Executive Director is moving on; the death of a long term local councillor; the latest council to exit aged and disability services; three NSW council election results thrown out; a council sacked, CEO movements interstate and much more on today’s Roundup.

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Passing of Cr Susan Salter
Sex work decriminalisation could cause ‘serious ramifications’, Swan Hill Rural City Council warns – ABC News
Hepburn Shire withdrawing from aged and disability services
Council concerns over Preston Market demolition plans
New Amazon centre in Hume
Community and business support push for Warragul & Drouin bypass
Campaspe Shire adopts Advocacy Priorities
Minister releases independent report into Central Coast Council – Office of Local Government NSW
Statement on Supreme Court judgement – Office of Local Government NSW
Resignation of Cessnock City Council General Manager Lotta Jackson
Circular Head appoints new GM
Litchfield CEO announces departure
Tasmania’s Clarence City Council workplace culture slammed in report – ABC News
Caboolture West place names announced
Slough council boss Josie Wragg sacked for gross misconduct – BBC News
Belfast City Council appoints new Chief Executive
Disruption expected to some Belfast City Council services
Monrovia Requiring Residents To Cut Water Usage By 10%
New Zealanders carry on borrowing from closed library