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updated 10th October, 7.32pm This week’s shocking events in Israel and Gaza have prompted an outpouring of support and grief from councils across Australia. Here is a roundup of the latest reaction. Glen Eira (Victoria) The Glen Eira City Council area in Melbourne is regarded as the city’s cultural home of the Jewish community. The […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup, episode #267 for 7th October 2023: An historic joint meeting of three councils paves the way for a new city in Melbourne’s north;A mayor to take a leave of absence to run for the state seat of Mulgrave;A council considers closing its child care centres;Another Victorian councillor resigns;A call […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 4th October 2023, the new Premier announces a cabinet reshuffle, with little change for local government;The councillor refusing to vote in the Voice referendum;Residents protest a council land sale;Councils band together to tackle housing needs;A council de-merger looks to be back on track after a six month delay;A Tasmanian […]
Continue ReadingThe latest episode of the Roundup for 30th September 2023 is now online, featuring: A councillor suspended for three months for serious misconduct;A Victorian council facing union claims of bullying leading to staff departures;The only Australian local government to recognised on a most innovative company list;A mayor concerned his council is about to disintegrate as […]
Continue ReadingByron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to endorse Council’s proposal to cap un-hosted short term rental accommodation (STRA) to 60 days a year across most parts of the Shire. “This announcement by Planning Minster, Paul Scully, broadly aligns with a couple of the key recommendations put forward by the NSW […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest update from the Roundup for 27th Sept 2023, the sector reflects on the end of an era as Premier Daniel Andrews announces his resignation; More reaction to housing and planning reforms; A disappointing planning outcome in Kingston; A challenging insurance market leads a council to rethink the location a major community project; […]
Continue ReadingThe lord mayoral career of Parramatta councillor Sameer Pandey has lasted just four months, with councillors this week choosing to install long term councillor Pierre Esber to the position. Cr Esber has announced he will not be contesting the next election in Sept 2024 after 23 years on council. Cr Dr Patricia Prociv was elected […]
Continue ReadingAn attempt to overturn an August decision by Ku-ring-gai Council to terminate the employment of its general manager, John McKee, has failed at the second attempt. Consideration of a rescission motion was delayed after the council could not maintain a quorum at an extraordinary meeting on the 12th September. The matter was then dealt with […]
Continue ReadingInner West Council in Sydney has deferred the adoption of a draft policy that would require dog walkers to pay a fee and obtain a permit to use parks in the area. A proposed fee of $552.60 would be accompanied by additional requirements such as being over 16 years old, holding first aid certificates for […]
Continue ReadingOn the weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup for 23rd September:The Victorian local government sector responds to the state government’s announced housing and planning reforms; Councils react to the NSW state budget; A council GM’s employment terminated at the third attempt; Mayoral election results from across NSW; A high profile mayor found to […]
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