Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 19th August
Port Phillip City Council has decided against selling three community-run early years education and care centres, subject to the finalisation of funding arrangements with the State Government. The council acknowledged the significant community interest in the future of the centres, and will seek to rebuild or renovate them if sufficient funding is received.
A series of complaints made by Frankston councillor Steven Hughes against former mayor Kris Bolam have been dismissed by a Councillor Conduct Panel. The panel found that Cr Bolam’s actions were consistent with the role and functions required of him in his capacity as mayor, and dismissed the application.
The City of Perth has been announced as the location for Australia’s pre-eminent Aboriginal Culture Centre and Museum. Lord Mayor Basil Zemplas has welcomed the choice of the Terrace Road Car Park site in the city as the location for what he described as a city, state and national-shaping project.
And SA’s Yankalilla District Council is working to resolve an issue that saw more than 400 ratepayers overcharged on their rates notices. Software and administrative errors have been blamed for the mistake which came to light when a number of ratepayers questioned their bill.
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