Airport rail compromise, a mayoral declaration, and an AI trial (#359)

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 8th July 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit […]

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Frustrated councils, integrity concerns and a deeply unacceptable situation (#358)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th July 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government […]

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Mayors sworn-in and resign, a CEO steps down, and an integrity referral (#357)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 3rd July 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government […]

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NSW: Kiama Council ICAC referral

Three Kiama councillors have been referred to ICAC by the Council’s CEO Jane Stroud. The Council issued the following statement today: Kiama Council CEO has referred three councillors to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), under Section 11 of the ICAC Act. Section 11 requires a principal officer of a NSW public authority to report […]

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Airport rail demands, a council imploding, and a warning on buses (#356)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 1st July, 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government […]

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Ex-councillor sentenced, failed rescission motions, and a surprise CEO announcement (#355)

On the Local Government News Roundup podcast for 28th June 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local […]

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NSW: New Sutherland Shire CEO announced

Clare Phelan, an experienced local leader, has been unanimously appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sutherland Shire Council. Ms Phelan, who previously served as the Council’s Director of Corporate Support, has a strong background in local government. She will take over from Manjeet Grewal who is stepping down after 5 years as the […]

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A backdown, a “land grab” and a pigeon problem (#354)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 26th June 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government […]

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From Minister to CEO, bus argy-bargy, and other council controversies (#353)

Today on the Local Government News Roundup – Monday, 24th June 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the […]

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