Victoria • Local Government News Roundup

New Episode: Sacked councillors to return, a cunning PR exercise, and a ‘flawed and extreme’ suspension, #303

February 7, 2024February 9, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 7th February 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, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. […]

VIC: Second Moonee Valley monitor appointed

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024LG News Roundup

The state government has announced the appointment of Prue Digby as the second municipal monitor for Moonee Valley City Council. This follows the completion last month of Ms Digby’s municipal monitor appointment at the City of Greater Geelong. Ms Digby joins Mr Phillip Carruthers, the first municipal monitor announced last week, to work for a […]

New Episode: School crossing tragedy, an unpopular naming plan, and a bin backflip, #302

February 5, 2024February 7, 2024LG News Roundup

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment […]

New Episode: “No-confidence, a mayoral health scare, and underwhelming housing reforms,” #301

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: And yet more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen […]

New Episode: “More monitors and misconduct, a new review and a staffing crisis,” #300

January 31, 2024February 2, 2024LG News Roundup

On the 300th episode of the Local Government News Roundup:Monitors appointed at another Victorian council;A Darebin councillor ordered to apologise and suspended for misconduct;Moyne Shire appoints an Acting CEO;The local government funding model to be reviewed in NSW;Parramatta Council revises its controversial sponsorship deal with a rugby league club;Councils fight vandalism and illegal dumping;A staff […]

VIC: Monitors appointed for Moonee Valley Council

January 29, 2024January 30, 2024LG News Roundup

Updated: 6.30am 30/1/24 Municipal monitors are being appointed to work with the Moonee Valley City Council to improve its understanding of its role, performance, and service to its community. The decision was detailed by the Minister for Local Government, Melissa Horne, today, with Philip Carruthers appointed to start today and second monitor to be announced […]

VIC: Moyne Interim CEO to be appointed

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024LG News Roundup

Experienced local government CEO Peter Brown is expected to be appointed as Acting CEO of Moyne Shire Council tomorrow, following the resignation last week of Brett Davis. A report to the Council meeting scheduled for 30th January at 2.00 pm recommends the appointment of Mr Brown for three months from the 19th February until the […]

New Episode: “Suspension stayed, honours awarded, and political ambitions revealed”, #299

January 29, 2024January 31, 2024LG News Roundup

On 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 […]

VIC: Report – Suspended Wyndham Councillor reinstated

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024LG News Roundup

Wyndham Councillor Jasmine Hill has reportedly resumed councillor duties pending an appeal against her suspension by a Councillor Conduct Panel. Wyndham TV reports that VCAT deemed it prejudicial for the suspension to continue before the appeal could be heard, which the Roundup understands will occur in May. Last year, a panel determined that Cr Hill […]

VIC: Moyne CEO resigns

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024LG News Roundup

*Updated 5.00pm Moyne Shire CEO Brett Davis has resigned to take up a role with the state government, which has now been confirmed to be the Victorian Cross Border Commissioner. He assumes the position next month, taking over from Luke Wilson who was in the role for five years. Mayor Cr Ian Smith said he […]