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Bass Coast councillor Bruce Kent has resigned after nearly seven years of service. A return to full time work was given as the reason for the resignation, and difficulty committing the time that the role deserves. News on a process to replace Cr Kent in Western Port Ward is pending. Bass Coast Shire Council
Continue ReadingOn the weekend Roundup for 5th August 2023, Council concerns over a new state government agreement with Indigenous groups; Yarra Ranges Shire Council in court, and fined over powerline clearance issues; A council call to stop the sale of state government owned land; Tasmania’s Dorset Council suspended, and its mayor reprimanded in a code of […]
Continue ReadingPeak body LGNSW has appointed its new chief executive. David Reynolds joins the peak body after five years as Group Manager, Shire Strategy at The Hills Shire. He was previously the Director of Customer and Corporate Strategy at Camden Council. LGNSW
Continue ReadingThe City of Stirling has looked within for its next CEO. Director of Planning and Development Stevan Rodic will formally assume the position in January, allowing for a handover period with outgoing CEO Stuart Jardine who has been in the role for 16 years. Mr Jardine announced his plans to step down in March this […]
Continue ReadingBoston Mayor Michelle Wu has signed an executive order banning the use of fossil fuels in the construction and renovation of city-owned buildings. The order is part of the mayor’s larger effort to implement a similar ban on new residential buildings. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by eliminating […]
Continue ReadingDetails are emerging of an agreement between the state government and Indigenous groups that will reportedly sideline ten Victorian councils from certain decisions. News.com.au exclusively reports that the agreement proposes to give the groups powers to rename roads, bridges and public spaces, co-manage waterways, and provide preferential access to council procurement contracts and jobs. The […]
Continue ReadingThe councillors at Dorset Council in Tasmania have been suspended from office, effective 11am this morning. Local government minister Nic Street has enacted the suspension for the duration of a Board of Inquiry’s investigation of allegations of statutory non-compliance and governance failings. The Board of Inquiry was appointed last week, following initial enquiries by the […]
Continue ReadingA new episode of the Roundup is now available, bringing you some of the latest local government news stories for 2nd August 2023, including: Operation Sandon targets dismiss the IBAC report as lies and half-truths; A third Greater Geelong councillor resigns; Ballarat council approves a trip to Türkiye; Another metro council bypassed by state government […]
Continue ReadingThe Mayor of Queensland’s South Burnett Regional Council, Cr Brett Otto, has taken extended leave due to a health issue. The Council’s CEO Mark Pitt advised today that Deputy Mayor Gavin Jones will act as Mayor during Cr Otto’s absence. In a statement, the Council said it would not be making any further comment and […]
Continue ReadingA special bonus episode the Roundup is now available. Host Chris Eddy is joined by Mayor Mark Irwin from WA’s City of Stirling to talk about the innovative use of AI technology in community engagement, and the exciting announcement of Australia’s first trackless tram which is headed to Stirling later this year. “By dreaming big, […]
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