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A selection of local government related stories of interest making news beyond Australia this week: Firstly from the US, new figures show that traffic fatalities are on the rise in Los Angeles, despite a $50M City Council program to eliminate roadway deaths by 2025. 312 people died on Los Angeles roads in 2022, an increase […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest summer update from the Local Government News Roundup:A poll calling for the abolition of councils draws swift response from the sector;A mayor cleared by independent investigation review;The Council set to put limits on ‘unrelenting’ difficult customer; and more of the latest news briefs from Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and […]
Continue ReadingA Tasmanian Council is set to discuss options to rein in difficult customers, after one man’s domination of the council’s question time process, and an incident at its December meeting that led to two people being assaulted. The Advocate reports today on how James Redgrave has asked around 140 questions of Latrobe Council over a […]
Continue ReadingA UK Council is exploring the use of cruise ships to house refugees and homeless people. The idea, raised by the Home Secretary, is not without its critics, with one charity describing it as “absolutely deplorable” and not addressing the root cause of homelessness. Torridge District Council, situated in north Devon in England, is in […]
Continue ReadingGreater Geelong’s new Northern Aquatic and Community Hub has passed a major construction milestone with the 25-metre, warm water and leisure pools passing tests to confirm they are watertight. Construction of the $66M facility commenced almost 12 months ago, and is on track for completion in early 2024. New 3D architect renders have been published […]
Continue ReadingSubmissions to the state government’s Commission of Inquiry into Moira Shire Council are closing soon. The commission was established in late October to look into issues raised in the report from municipal monitor Marg Allen and other matters identified in the terms of reference. Members of the public have been invited to make submissions on […]
Continue ReadingSydney’s George St north is about to be turned into a giant LGBTIQA+ flag as part of the city’s plans to activate the area and fully pedestrianise the street. The installation is expected to be finished ahead of the Sydney WorldPride, which starts next month. Read the council’s news release here.
Continue ReadingThe Local Government News Roundup has cemented its place as Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and views. 2022 was the first full year of the podcast, after launching in March 2021. During the course of the year, the Roundup made the top 50% of all Buzzsprout-hosted podcasts (based on average downloads during the […]
Continue ReadingAn independent review of the investigation into allegations concerning the Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown, and Council staff and processes, has found no evidence to support the allegations. Canterbury Bankstown Council engaged Arthur Moses SC to review the investigation of allegations made under parliamentary privilege by two state MPs relating to planning matters over a 13 year […]
Continue ReadingA study involving South Australian households has found most people don’t understand the concept of smart cities, or have never heard of the term. University of South Australia researchers say the study underlines the failure of local governments to explain the value of the smart city concept to residents. More than 200 SA residents completed […]
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