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A serving councillor has passed away at Bland Shire in NSW. Mayor Brian Monaghan has advised the community of the death of Cr Bruce Baker on the weekend. Cr Baker was first elected in 2016 and was returned at the 2021 elections with an increased first preference vote. In paying tribute to Cr Baker, the […]
Continue ReadingA new councillor has been elected to Glen Eira City Council, following the passing last year of Cr David Zyngier. Jane Karslake is the successful candidate to take the position in Camden Ward after a countback of votes from the October 2020 general election. Former Yass Valley mayor Rowena Abbey OAM has been appointed chair […]
Continue ReadingConcerns have been raised about chaotic parking, overflowing bins and ‘backed up’ public toilets at Surf Coast tourism locations over the busy holiday period. The Herald Sun reported that some locals are concerned about how an increasing population is leading to overcrowding. Gail Gatt from Surf Coast Shire said bins were emptied twice daily during […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, A councillor to face court on drug charges;Senior executives on the way out at City of Melbourne, while former Geelong senior executives find new high level positions;Fringe groups gear up to stand candidates at local government elections this year;A Sydney council bans its councillors from […]
Continue ReadingA Moonee Valley councillor will face court in March on drug possession charges, according to an exclusive report today from the Herald Sun. Cr Jacob Bettio was charged after a search of his property in August as part of an IBAC investigation into the council’s relationship with the Essendon Royals Soccer Club. The report states […]
Continue ReadingShoalhaven City Council has appointed Robyn Stevens as its new Chief Executive Officer to commence next month. Ms Stevens was until recently the executive director of community service delivery at the City of Greater Geelong, and has 20 years experience working in local government. Current CEO Stephen Dunshea is retiring effective on Friday 9th February. […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest summer edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Councils across the country in emergency response and recovery mode;More councils move citizenship ceremonies away from 26th January;A council library service hit by a cyber attack;The most complained about councils in NSW revealed;CEO recruitment news;and we can even help if you’re looking for a good […]
Continue ReadingIn this update from the Roundup, the announcement of the Victorian councils’ rate cap for next year and some of the reaction; and reports the NSW councillor code of conduct framework is set to be scrapped and replaced ahead of next year’s local government elections. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by […]
Continue ReadingThe NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig is reportedly planning to replace the current code of conduct process for councils with a new statewide system. The Newcastle Herald reports today that Mr Hoenig plans to have a new system in place before the next local government elections in September 2024. He was quoted as […]
Continue ReadingIn breaking news, Victoria’s Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has set the rate cap for councils for 2024-25 at 2.75%. The cap has been set in line with the forecast Consumer Price Index for the next financial year and is a reduction of the cap of 3.5% that applies for the current financial year. In […]
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