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The Local Government Minister, Melissa Horne, is reportedly considering suspending councillors at Strathbogie Shire Council. Cr Robin Weatherald has spoken unofficially to the Euroa Gazette, revealing that councillors have received correspondence from the Minister asking the council to show cause why it should not be suspended. The correspondence included the final report from municipal monitor […]
Continue ReadingIn your latest update from the Local Government News Roundup available now,Municipal monitors on the way for a Victorian council;Councils get their message across in Canberra on proposed water legislation;The Victoria government starts recruiting to find 90 new planners;A Council CEO responds to media reporting about the removal of posters concerning the Israel/Gaza conflict;The latest […]
Continue ReadingLaunceston CEO Michael Stretton will be the next CEO of the city of Hobart. Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds today announced Mr Stretton’s appointment to the position on a five year contract, commencing in February. He has led Launceston council since 2017, and was previously GM of Waratah-Wynyard council for three years. The Hobart CEO position […]
Continue ReadingVictorian Local Government Minister Melissa Horne will appoint municipal monitors to Glenelg Shire Council for a three month period. Minister Horne said the decision followed a request from the shire’s mayor Cr Scott Martin over concerns with culture in the council organisation. Three councillors have resigned in recent months, and the CEO Paul Phelan has […]
Continue ReadingAn extraordinary meeting of Waverley Council has resulted in the deputy mayor position being declared vacant, and the removal of committee responsibilities for two councillors. The move follows public outcry over the refusal of Cr Ludovico Fabiano and Cr Dominic WY Kanak to support a motion condemning the Hamas attacks in Israel. Mayor Paula Masselos […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today, 25th October 2023, A councillor exodus continues at two Victorian councils;A council drops the prayer from its meetings for legal reasons – will others follow?Greater Bendigo appoints its new CEO;A Victorian council bucks the trend on aged care service delivery;Sydney councils court controversy over their stance on conflict in the Middle East;A […]
Continue ReadingWarrnambool City Council has kicked off mayoral election season, and elevated Cr Ben Blain to the mayoralty. Cr Blain was elected unopposed last night, and at 34 years of age is believed to be the youngest mayor of the city to date. Former mayor Vicki Jellie elected as deputy mayor. Follow this year’s results here.
Continue ReadingStrathbogie Shire Council has been hit by its fourth councillor resignation this term, and potentially a fifth. It was reported on Friday by the Euroa Gazette that Lake Nagambie Ward councillor Reg Dickinson had resigned, citing a toxic environment. The former councillor has been removed from the councillor listing on the Council website, replaced with […]
Continue ReadingCity of Albany: Results Declared: Greg Stocks elected mayor; four councillors elected from 11 candidates. City of Armadale: Result declared Ruth Butterfield elected mayor; seven ward councillors elected. Shire of Ashburton: Result declared: Audra Smith elected Shire President; four ward councillors elected. Augusta-Margaret River: Result declared: Julia Meldrum elected Shire President; three councillors elected from […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 21st October 2023:A Victorian council deputy mayor and CEO resign in the same week;A disappointing reaction to a new regional hospital plan;An executive restructure unveiled at Greater Geelong;Election day looms in Western Australia, as a mayor makes an all or nothing play for re-election;A shire office closed while […]
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