TAS: Overland announces retirement

Simon Overland, the General Manager of Burnie City Council, has announced his intention to retire in November, on the fourth anniversary of his appointment. He said he has been considering his future for some time, and plans to return to Melbourne after his retirement. Mr Overland was previously the CEO of Whittlesea City Council and […]

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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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Flawed approach, reforms amended, and legal action contemplated (#351)

On today’s edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 C-Suite […]

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A ridiculous stunt, a cancer cluster, and mayors under scrutiny (#346)

On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 7th June 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, 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 […]

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Hostile takeover, cat curfew reversed, and mayors making news (#342)

Heading episode 342 for 29th May 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, 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 C-Suite […]

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Greenline underway, coffee footpaths, and demerger cost revealed (#340)

On the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, 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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