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On the Roundup today… new household waste disposal contracts secured for 30 Melbourne councils; the city of Melbourne set to turn inside out; sector reform discussions to commence in Tasmania; a report released revealing the reasons for a Council CEO’s sacking; and lots of councillor and senior executive news to roundup. Just some of what’s […]
Continue ReadingTasmania’s Local Government Minister, Roger Jaensch has announced that the government will engage directly with the local government sector, local communities, and users of local government services to pursue structural reform of the state’s #localgovernment sector. This follows unsuccessful negotiations to obtain cross-party support for recommendations made earlier this year in the Premier’s Economic and […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… nominations close for the South Gippsland council election; Loddon Shire appoints a new CEO; moves to strengthen NSW Councils against corruption; and a push to have the Shepparton Bypass listed as a national priority. Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… the City of Melbourne’s homeless accommodation project gets a big boost; a funding increase for Victoria’s public libraries; the mayoral election decided by just two votes; a council reconsiders a staff vaccination payment scheme; and new voting rules announced for England’s mayoral elections. Just some of the stories ahead on the […]
Continue ReadingOn a new Roundup Extra, Chris Eddy speaks with the Mayor of Maribyrnong City Council, Cr Michael Clarke, about a controversial proposal to explore the production of medicinal cannabis as an alternative revenue stream to rates. Link:Maribyrnong City Council – Medicinal Cannabis Survey
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… the Melbourne council looking to medicinal cannibis for an alternative revenue stream; Kingston Council announces the appointment of its new CEO; A Western Australian council sacks its CEO; and the Sydney mayors finally get their meeting with the NSW premier. Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is […]
Continue ReadingKingston City Council has appointed experienced local government executive Peter Bean as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing 1st November. Mr Bean has been General Manager Corporate Services at Melton City Council for the past 11 years. He will take over from Tim Tamlin, who has been Interim CEO at Kingston since March this year, […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… municipal monitors for two Victorian Councils; calls for a more localised vaccination approach in areas with low take up rates; a massive infrastructure program announced for Queensland; and vandals targeting QR codes at Melbourne playgrounds. Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian State Government has made two announcements this week relating the appointment of municipal monitors in the state. Janet Dore has been appointed as monitor at Strathbogie Shire to help improve governance practices and to help Councillors understand their roles and responsibilities under the Local Government Act. More here. A monitor will be appointed […]
Continue ReadingOn 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 […]
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