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On the latest update from the Roundup for 27th Sept 2023, the sector reflects on the end of an era as Premier Daniel Andrews announces his resignation; More reaction to housing and planning reforms; A disappointing planning outcome in Kingston; A challenging insurance market leads a council to rethink the location a major community project; […]
Continue ReadingThe lord mayoral career of Parramatta councillor Sameer Pandey has lasted just four months, with councillors this week choosing to install long term councillor Pierre Esber to the position. Cr Esber has announced he will not be contesting the next election in Sept 2024 after 23 years on council. Cr Dr Patricia Prociv was elected […]
Continue ReadingAn attempt to overturn an August decision by Ku-ring-gai Council to terminate the employment of its general manager, John McKee, has failed at the second attempt. Consideration of a rescission motion was delayed after the council could not maintain a quorum at an extraordinary meeting on the 12th September. The matter was then dealt with […]
Continue ReadingInner West Council in Sydney has deferred the adoption of a draft policy that would require dog walkers to pay a fee and obtain a permit to use parks in the area. A proposed fee of $552.60 would be accompanied by additional requirements such as being over 16 years old, holding first aid certificates for […]
Continue ReadingOn the weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup for 23rd September:The Victorian local government sector responds to the state government’s announced housing and planning reforms; Councils react to the NSW state budget; A council GM’s employment terminated at the third attempt; Mayoral election results from across NSW; A high profile mayor found to […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup, the state government set to reveal reforms to deal with a housing crisis, as councils hit back against claims they are to blame; Council waste charges in the media spotlight this week; A Melbourne council holding firm on Australia Day events; The challenges faced by […]
Continue ReadingShoalhaven City Council’s CEO Stephen Dunshea has announced that he will soon draw the curtain on a 40 year local government career. Mr Dunshea has served as Shoalhaven CEO since early 2019. He started his four decade local government career in 1983 at Campbelltown Council and later held positions at Blacktown, Wagga Wagga and Woollahra […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup for 16th September 2023: A new Victorian state wide levy on short stay accommodation under consideration, as the government continues to contemplate changes to council planning powers; A council forced to refund domestic animal fines due to a technicality; The Insurance Council calls on Campaspe Shire to reconsider […]
Continue ReadingFull list of NSW mayors here Blue Mountains City Council has re-elected Cr Mark Greenhill as Mayor, unopposed, and celebrated his 10 years of service, making him the longest serving mayor of the city. Cr Romola Hollywood was elected unopposed as deputy mayor of the city. Pat Bourke and Shane Whitechurch have reportedly been returned […]
Continue ReadingIn the midweek update for 13th September 2023, A top rating television program pulls out of Hepburn Shire… for now; A Maroondah councillor resigns, citing workload pressures and a lack of diversity on councils; Merri-bek set to vote on the removal of bike lanes after a challenging trial; A second vote on the sacking of […]
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