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Today on the Roundup, A mayor reacts to disgraceful scenes at a local community protest;Yarra City Council votes to extend a trial of 30kph speed limits;A council resigns its role as a waterway manager over cost-shifting concerns;A four-day working week trial commences at Mitchell Shire;A new councillor elected, a by-election underway, and lots of mayoral election […]
Continue ReadingA former City of Hobart councillor will be back at the council table, after being elected i n a recount. The Tasmanian Electoral Commission conducted the recount as a result of the resignation of Simon Behrakis, who was elected to parliament in the seat of Clark. Mr Coats is expected to be sworn in on […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 11th November 2023: Councillors subjected to death threats after a resolution on the war in Gaza;The first municipal monitor for Glenelg announced, as well as the appointment of an Acting CEO;Parents protest proposed child care centre closures;A council condemns a spate of public vandalism;A mayor removed from office […]
Continue ReadingExperienced state and local government practitioner Jim Gifford has been announced as the first of two municipal monitors to be appointed at Glenelg Shire Council. The second monitor will be announced once probity processes have been completed. The three month term of the municipal monitors commences on Monday, 13th November, in accordance with Terms of […]
Continue ReadingA motion supporting a ceasefire in Gaza has been passed by Merri-bek City Council. Cr Sue Bolton put forward a detailed motion for consideration and debate, leading to a resolution to advocate to the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to “Israel’s indiscriminate bombing”. The motion also […]
Continue ReadingNo less than 10 Victorian Councils will hold their annual election of mayor, and potentially deputy mayor, around the state today. A busy evening for keen local government observers gets underway at 4.00pm with Colac Otway Shire the first to commence their statutory proceedings. That will be followed by Wellington Shire Council at 5.00pm. Buloke […]
Continue ReadingGlenelg Shire Council has published the terms of reference for the appointment of municipal monitors, who are yet to be named. The monitors’ term will commence 13th November, for a period of three months, concluding 13th February 2024. They will be charged with monitoring the Council’s governance function, having specific regard to key areas of […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 8th November,Melbourne councils grappling with a response to the Israel-Hamas war;The cost of municipal monitors at Geelong in the media spotlight;A former council candidate among the victims of a tragic incident in Daylesford;The latest Mayoral election results from Victorian councils;A Sydney CEO accuses the state audit office of making implied threats […]
Continue ReadingIn your latest update from the Local Government News Roundup, The local government minister reported to be considering the suspension of Strathbogie Shire Council;A former councillor’s appeal against a misconduct finding rejected in court;Plans for a new museum in Melbourne’s west cancelled;The latest Victorian mayoral election results;The latest on the proposed Inner West council demerger;A […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
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