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Steven Kingshott has been announced as the new Chairperson of the Victorian Local Government Grants Commission (VLGGC). Mr Kingshott, with extensive experience across various sectors, will serve from 1 April 2024 to 31 October 2027. The VLGGC, an independent statutory body, recommends the distribution of financial assistance grants for Victoria’s councils. For the 2023-24 financial […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on 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, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 25th March 2024; Claims that fringe party groups are taking over the City of Greater Geelong; A $36M price tag for technology upgrades at Darebin; Brimbank to be the home for Australia’s first Vietnamese Museum; The NSW Government ordered to pay $200M to a […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 22nd March 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn episode 314 of the Local Government News Roundup now available: 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn 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, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. […]
Continue ReadingOn episode #312 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, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen […]
Continue ReadingOn the first episode of a new season 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, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service […]
Continue ReadingHobsons Bay councillor Daria Kellander has been suspended from office for 7 days, effective Wednesday 13th March, after being found to have engaged in misconduct. An Arbiter has determined that Cr Kellander breached the standards of conduct in relation to one of three allegations made by fellow councillor Antoinette Briffa. The allegations related to an […]
Continue ReadingFormer local government CEO and public servant John Watson recently stepped down as Chair of the Victorian Local Government Grants Commission after 11 years. He has led at least three councils, held senior roles in state government, and still serves on several boards and audit committees. John joins Chris Eddy on Roundup Unfiltered to reflect […]
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