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Bonus Episode: Roundup Unfiltered, with Andy Asquith

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023LG News Roundup

Now available for all listeners: a Roundup Unfiltered bonus episode with researcher and keen local government observer Andy Asquith joining Chris Eddy to discuss the Western Australian local government elections, and some recent developments in the New Zealand local government sector that are making headlines. Listen to the episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726495/13900512 Or subscribe to the Local Government News Roundup […]

New Episode: Suspension considered, appeal reject, and museum cancelled #274

November 5, 2023November 8, 2023LG News Roundup

In your latest update from the Local Government News Roundup, The local government minister reported to be considering the suspension of Strathbogie Shire Council;A former councillor’s appeal against a misconduct finding rejected in court;Plans for a new museum in Melbourne’s west cancelled;The latest Victorian mayoral election results;The latest on the proposed Inner West council demerger;A […]

VIC: Report – Suspension of Strathbogie Shire Council under consideration

November 4, 2023November 4, 2023LG News Roundup

The Local Government Minister, Melissa Horne, is reportedly considering suspending councillors at Strathbogie Shire Council. Cr Robin Weatherald has spoken unofficially to the Euroa Gazette, revealing that councillors have received correspondence from the Minister asking the council to show cause why it should not be suspended. The correspondence included the final report from municipal monitor […]

New Episode: Monitors, planners, posters and departures, #273

November 2, 2023November 5, 2023LG News Roundup

In your latest update from the Local Government News Roundup available now,Municipal monitors on the way for a Victorian council;Councils get their message across in Canberra on proposed water legislation;The Victoria government starts recruiting to find 90 new planners;A Council CEO responds to media reporting about the removal of posters concerning the Israel/Gaza conflict;The latest […]

TAS: New City of Hobart CEO appointed

November 1, 2023LG News Roundup

Launceston CEO Michael Stretton will be the next CEO of the city of Hobart. Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds today announced Mr Stretton’s appointment to the position on a five year contract, commencing in February. He has led Launceston council since 2017, and was previously GM of Waratah-Wynyard council for three years. The Hobart CEO position […]

VIC: Monitors for Glenelg Shire Council

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023LG News Roundup

Victorian Local Government Minister Melissa Horne will appoint municipal monitors to Glenelg Shire Council for a three month period. Minister Horne said the decision followed a request from the shire’s mayor Cr Scott Martin over concerns with culture in the council organisation. Three councillors have resigned in recent months, and the CEO Paul Phelan has […]

NSW: Waverley Council removes deputy mayor

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023LG News Roundup

An extraordinary meeting of Waverley Council has resulted in the deputy mayor position being declared vacant, and the removal of committee responsibilities for two councillors. The move follows public outcry over the refusal of Cr Ludovico Fabiano and Cr Dominic WY Kanak to support a motion condemning the Hamas attacks in Israel. Mayor Paula Masselos […]

New Episode: “A councillor exodus, the prayer dropped, and a new CEO announced”, #272

October 25, 2023November 2, 2023LG News Roundup

On the Roundup today, 25th October 2023, A councillor exodus continues at two Victorian councils;A council drops the prayer from its meetings for legal reasons – will others follow?Greater Bendigo appoints its new CEO;A Victorian council bucks the trend on aged care service delivery;Sydney councils court controversy over their stance on conflict in the Middle East;A […]

VIC: First mayoral election of the season

October 24, 2023November 3, 2023LG News Roundup

Warrnambool City Council has kicked off mayoral election season, and elevated Cr Ben Blain to the mayoralty. Cr Blain was elected unopposed last night, and at 34 years of age is believed to be the youngest mayor of the city to date. Former mayor Vicki Jellie elected as deputy mayor. Follow this year’s results here.

VIC: Councillor exits continue at Strathbogie

October 23, 2023October 24, 2023LG News Roundup

Strathbogie Shire Council has been hit by its fourth councillor resignation this term, and potentially a fifth. It was reported on Friday by the Euroa Gazette that Lake Nagambie Ward councillor Reg Dickinson had resigned, citing a toxic environment. The former councillor has been removed from the councillor listing on the Council website, replaced with […]