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Andrew Meddle has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Kempsey Shire Council, bringing extensive experience from both UK and Australian government roles, including expertise in urban planning, transport, and environmental management. The former Essex native, who moved to Australia in 2012, will commence his new role on June 2, transitioning from his current position […]
Continue ReadingHobsons Bay City Council CEO Aaron Van Egmond has resigned and left the organisation. In a very brief statement, the council said he had moved interstate for family reasons. Mr Van Egmond and some other senior members of staff have been suspended pending investigations into unspecified workplace issues since January. Former Wyndham Council and MAV […]
Continue ReadingGreater Dandenong City Council has voted down a proposed motion to explore having mayors and deputy mayors directly elected by the public, rather than by councillors, per Dandenong Star Journal. —- Per Pulse Tasmania, Launceston councillors have passed a vote of no confidence in Mayor Matthew Garwood following controversy over his social media post with […]
Continue Reading*A special meeting of Adelaide City Council to address a court ruling which found illegal practices had occurred during their 2022 Central Ward election, did not go ahead this week when only five of the required seven councillors attending. The ruling, which determined that Councillor Jing Li’s victory over Alexander Hyde by 24 votes was […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday, 26th March 2025: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 24th March 2025: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingIt’s back to square one for Goulburn Mulwaree Council, which has today announced it will restart its search for a new General Manager after the initial recruitment round failed to identify a preferred candidate. Mayor Nina Dillon says while there was strong interest in the position, Council believes additional steps are necessary to find a […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special bonus episodes Here is […]
Continue ReadingEurobodalla Council General Manager Warwick Winn has announced his resignation, effective this Friday, after serving since November 2022. Director of Finance and Corporate Services Stephanie Speedy will serve as acting general manager until an interim replacement is found, while the search for a permanent general manager begins. Mr Winn previously held general manager positions at […]
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