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Victoria’s Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has announced the introduction of new powers to deal with councillor misconduct. New sanctions, including fines, suspension and disqualification, to deal with councillors found guilty of misconduct were outlined by the Minister at Friday’s VLGA FastTrack day to a packed room of mayors and councillors. The changes are expected […]
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A new report from the Grattan Institute has sounded alarm bells about the state of local roads across Australia and suggests the situation will only get worse without significant government investment. Joining Chris Eddy on Roundup Unfiltered is one of the report’s authors, Marion Terrill, to discuss the report and its findings. Please note this […]
Continue ReadingFormer mayor and councillor Steven Kingshott has been announced as the second municipal monitor for Glenelg Shire Council. Mr Kingshott served for a decade at the former Williamstown City Council, prior to its amalgamation as part of Hobsons Bay City Council. He was the first Mayor of the newly amalgamated council in 1996/97. He has […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup, A mayor reacts to disgraceful scenes at a local community protest;Yarra City Council votes to extend a trial of 30kph speed limits;A council resigns its role as a waterway manager over cost-shifting concerns;A four-day working week trial commences at Mitchell Shire;A new councillor elected, a by-election underway, and lots of mayoral election […]
Continue ReadingChanges to the rate peg methodology in NSW have been welcomed by the state’s peak local government body. LGNSW said today that the changes should help ease pressures that are currently pushing councils to the financial wall. President Cr Darriea Turley AM congratulated IPART for listening to the sector’s concerns, and delivering a simpler rate […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 11th November 2023: Councillors subjected to death threats after a resolution on the war in Gaza;The first municipal monitor for Glenelg announced, as well as the appointment of an Acting CEO;Parents protest proposed child care centre closures;A council condemns a spate of public vandalism;A mayor removed from office […]
Continue ReadingExperienced state and local government practitioner Jim Gifford has been announced as the first of two municipal monitors to be appointed at Glenelg Shire Council. The second monitor will be announced once probity processes have been completed. The three month term of the municipal monitors commences on Monday, 13th November, in accordance with Terms of […]
Continue ReadingUpdate: On Thursday afternoon, 9th November, Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig confirmed that he had suspended Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas from office, effective immediately, with a view to dismissal for serious corrupt conduct. Canada Bay Council posted a message to its website advising that Deputy Mayor Joseph Cordaro will be performing the functions of […]
Continue ReadingA motion supporting a ceasefire in Gaza has been passed by Merri-bek City Council. Cr Sue Bolton put forward a detailed motion for consideration and debate, leading to a resolution to advocate to the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to “Israel’s indiscriminate bombing”. The motion also […]
Continue ReadingNo less than 10 Victorian Councils will hold their annual election of mayor, and potentially deputy mayor, around the state today. A busy evening for keen local government observers gets underway at 4.00pm with Colac Otway Shire the first to commence their statutory proceedings. That will be followed by Wellington Shire Council at 5.00pm. Buloke […]
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