Tag: NSW

Debra Just, CEO of Willoughby City Council, has announced her retirement after a 25-year career in local government. As Willoughby CEO since 2015, Debra has been praised for her prudent financial management and for fostering a positive organisational culture. Her retirement is set for March 2024, after which she plans to return to her family in Adelaide.

Kiama Council has received a letter from the NSW Minister for Local Government, The Hon. Ron Hoenig, that recognizes the significant financial challenges the council is facing. The letter acknowledges the substantial efforts made by the council to address the issues that led to the issuance of a Performance Improvement Order (PIO) in November 2022. […]

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is reviewing the financial model for NSW local councils, focusing on financial and operational performance, value for money, and sustainable support for community needs. They are also examining council capacity and the impact of planning and reporting systems on budget performance and transparency. Feedback is currently being sought […]

Parramatta Council has revised its funding to the Eels rugby club to $1.1m over three years, down from the original $2.4m, following public backlash over the use of ratepayers’ funds. The three-year strategic partnership was agreed in a confidential session in December, but was followed by a motion to rescind lodged by Cr Kellie Darley […]

Parramatta City Council will hold an extraordinary meeting tonight to consider a rescission motion regarding its sponsorship deal with rugby league club, the Parramatta Eels. The three-year strategic partnership was agreed in December, but was followed by a motion to rescind lodged by Cr Kellie Darley who told the Sydney Morning Herald the deal was […]