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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has signed an executive order banning the use of fossil fuels in the construction and renovation of city-owned buildings. The order is part of the mayor’s larger effort to implement a similar ban on new residential buildings. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by eliminating […]
Continue ReadingDetails are emerging of an agreement between the state government and Indigenous groups that will reportedly sideline ten Victorian councils from certain decisions. News.com.au exclusively reports that the agreement proposes to give the groups powers to rename roads, bridges and public spaces, co-manage waterways, and provide preferential access to council procurement contracts and jobs. The […]
Continue ReadingThe councillors at Dorset Council in Tasmania have been suspended from office, effective 11am this morning. Local government minister Nic Street has enacted the suspension for the duration of a Board of Inquiry’s investigation of allegations of statutory non-compliance and governance failings. The Board of Inquiry was appointed last week, following initial enquiries by the […]
Continue ReadingA new episode of the Roundup is now available, bringing you some of the latest local government news stories for 2nd August 2023, including: Operation Sandon targets dismiss the IBAC report as lies and half-truths; A third Greater Geelong councillor resigns; Ballarat council approves a trip to Türkiye; Another metro council bypassed by state government […]
Continue ReadingThe Mayor of Queensland’s South Burnett Regional Council, Cr Brett Otto, has taken extended leave due to a health issue. The Council’s CEO Mark Pitt advised today that Deputy Mayor Gavin Jones will act as Mayor during Cr Otto’s absence. In a statement, the Council said it would not be making any further comment and […]
Continue ReadingQueensland’s Aurukun Shire Council has terminated the employment of its CEO Kate Rosier less than three months after she took up the position. Cape York Weekly reported that the council resolved last week to remove her from the role while she was still in her probation period. The council said it would not be providing […]
Continue ReadingWhile Greater Geelong recently denied a proposed overseas trip for its mayor, Ballarat City Council has endorsed Council representatives to travel to Turkiye to attend the UNESCO annual general meeting. Ballarat is one of four UNESCO Creative Cities in Victoria, along with Geelong, Bendigo and Melbourne. A councillor and a council officer will head to […]
Continue ReadingFormer deputy mayor of Fraser Coast Regional Council has announced he will step down as a councillor from 9th August. Darren Everard announced his resignation at a council meeting today. He said it is now time to focus on other pursuits and skill sets, having served as a councillor since 2012. As there is less […]
Continue ReadingWoollahra Municipal Council in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is bringing in new greening rules that will require property owners to have a tree canopy of 30% and set landscaping controls to prevent overdevelopment. The aim of the new rules is to boost the tree canopy on private property, minimise urban heat, and mitigate climate change, after […]
Continue ReadingGreater Geelong councillor and former Mayor Stephanie Asher has reportedly resigned from the council with immediate effect. The Geelong Times reports that Ms Asher notified the Mayor and Acting CEO yesterday (Saturday 29th July) of her impending move out of the municipality. She said her work obligations as a Melbourne-based project director have led to […]
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