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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 […]
Continue ReadingParramatta 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 […]
Continue ReadingParramatta 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 29th January 2024, A councillor’s suspension put on hold by VCAT;State Government claims of housing supply progress challenged by a Melbourne mayor;Local government identities recognised with Australia Day honours;NSW Councils seek rate variations to deal with financial challenges;A mayor to run for parliament, while an MP quits to run for Council;A UK […]
Continue ReadingTownsville City Council has ceased all normal operations across its services, facilities and venues on Thursday and Friday of this week due to the expected impacts of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily. The decision, based on advice from the Bureau of Meteorology, will impact scheduled bin collections and residents have been urged to secure their bins so […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup,First Nations events cancelled in Greater Geelong this Australia Day;A Council CEO takes leave after a tragic personal loss;Council parking costs and fines in the media spotlight;A Sydney council demanding answers from its mayor and CEO;Queensland councils on alert for yet another wild weather event;Water supply slowing returning in […]
Continue ReadingThe Roundup is back with another selection of local government news stories, including: A former council executive loses a VCAT appeal against a council planning decision;A big boost in council funding for a major regional sporting event;A disappointing act of vandalism called out in Greater Shepparton;NSW councils coming together to discuss potential demergers, despite a […]
Continue ReadingOn the January 19 edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Frankston’s mayor takes leave of absence, as a former mayor makes a return;A major landfill to close in northern Melbourne;Concerns raised about threats to the world heritage status of the Blue Mountains;A resident’s call for council compensation over a road detour;Drones deployed to tackle mosquito […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 17th January 2024,A new councillor elected at Frankston;A mayor speaks out about media reporting of Australia Day citizenship ceremonies;The City of Melbourne ordered to hand over documents;Anger over the removal of a flag from a councillor’s office at the City of Sydney;Contamination scares with the discovery of asbestos […]
Continue ReadingThe Daily Telegraph has reported on anger at the City of Sydney after staff confiscated a city flag from a councillor’s office. The council plans to review the flag and other symbols used by the city, with Lord Mayor Clover Moore having declared the Sydney flag problematic. It is understood concerns include a lack of […]
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