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E-scooter operators Lime and Neuron are set to cease operations in Melbourne’s City of Yarra following a dramatic increase in council fees. The Age reported that the operators have labelled the council’s decision to raise daily per-scooter fees from $1 to $5 as “totally unsustainable.” The two companies will withdraw their combined fleet of 500 e-scooters by early […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special bonus episodes Here is […]
Continue ReadingEurobodalla Council General Manager Warwick Winn has announced his resignation, effective this Friday, after serving since November 2022. Director of Finance and Corporate Services Stephanie Speedy will serve as acting general manager until an interim replacement is found, while the search for a permanent general manager begins. Mr Winn previously held general manager positions at […]
Continue ReadingWhittlesea City Council has announced that its March meeting will be held online, inviting members of the public to view a livestream of proceedings. The meeting will be the first since Mayor Aidan McLindon was issued with a ban on attending council premises by CEO Craig Lloyd, and a no-confidence motion from the remaining councillors, […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special bonus episodes […]
Continue ReadingGolden Plains Shire Council has appointed Steven Sagona as its new Interim CEO following Shane Walden’s resignation. Mr. Sagona brings 30 years of local government experience, including previous roles at Golden Plains Shire, and has served in various executive positions across rural Victoria and metro Melbourne, including most recently at Hobsons Bay City Council. In his new […]
Continue ReadingHepburn Shire Council will seek approval for a significant rate increase to shore up its financial position. The council will ask the Essential Services Commission to approve a 10% rate increase next financial year, 7% above the state-mandated cap. Mayor Don Henderson says the average impact would be $2.20 per property per week, generating $1.36 […]
Continue ReadingWhittlesea mayor Aidan McLindon has reportedly been banned from attending council premises and must participate in meetings remotely due to allegations of aggressive behaviour and intimidating conduct towards staff and councillors. The Herald Sun and the Age refer to confidential letters in which Council CEO Craig Lloyd cites concerns about staff safety, intimidation of councillors, […]
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