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On the Roundup today… the first Council to mandate COVID 19 vaccinations for its entire staff; a city council attracts criticism over a plan to charge traders for using parking spaces for outdoor dining; major road construction contracts awarded for Melbourne’s southeast; and the launch of a new national plan for closing the gap. Just […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… news from Victorian councils on topics including January 26th, level crossing removals, and climate response; a Western Australian Council abandons a staff vaccine incentive proposal after a community backlash; CEO and mayoral announcements, and advocacy updates from New South Wales; a massive funding shortfall identified this week for UK Councils. Just […]
Continue ReadingThe Climate Council of Australia has released a new report on the Climate Costs and Risks to Councils. The impacts of climate change are felt most acutely at the local level, and this new report uses case studies and data to arrive at a 4 key findings, and 22 recommendations for responding in a way […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… regional Victorian councils at the centre of new vaccinated economy trials; a defamation case against a former mayor settles out of court; the much anticipated Central Coast public inquiry suspended amid technical issues; and the cost of deferring NSW council elections. Just some of what’s ahead on the midweek update from […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian local government areas Bass Coast, Greater Bendigo, Pyrenees, Warrnambool, Buloke and East Gippsland will be the first invited to participate in new vaccinated economy trials announced by the State Government. Those are the council areas flagged by the government due to their high vaccination rates, and having low or no COVID-19 cases. More […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… new household waste disposal contracts secured for 30 Melbourne councils; the city of Melbourne set to turn inside out; sector reform discussions to commence in Tasmania; a report released revealing the reasons for a Council CEO’s sacking; and lots of councillor and senior executive news to roundup. Just some of what’s […]
Continue ReadingTasmania’s Local Government Minister, Roger Jaensch has announced that the government will engage directly with the local government sector, local communities, and users of local government services to pursue structural reform of the state’s #localgovernment sector. This follows unsuccessful negotiations to obtain cross-party support for recommendations made earlier this year in the Premier’s Economic and […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… nominations close for the South Gippsland council election; Loddon Shire appoints a new CEO; moves to strengthen NSW Councils against corruption; and a push to have the Shepparton Bypass listed as a national priority. Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today… the City of Melbourne’s homeless accommodation project gets a big boost; a funding increase for Victoria’s public libraries; the mayoral election decided by just two votes; a council reconsiders a staff vaccination payment scheme; and new voting rules announced for England’s mayoral elections. Just some of the stories ahead on the […]
Continue ReadingOn a new Roundup Extra, Chris Eddy speaks with the Mayor of Maribyrnong City Council, Cr Michael Clarke, about a controversial proposal to explore the production of medicinal cannabis as an alternative revenue stream to rates. Link:Maribyrnong City Council – Medicinal Cannabis Survey
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