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On the midweek Roundup available now, A councillor’s bid for unfettered council question time fails to launch; The local council response to Victoria’s first sobering up centre; A community mobilises against a state government housing development; The biggest management shakeup in 30 years on the Gold Coast; An investigation into a suspended council labelled as […]
Continue ReadingThe announcement of a new sobering up centre to be located in Collingwood has been welcomed by Yarra City Council. In a statement, the council said it hoped the new service would help reduce the negative impacts of alcohol use. It acknowledged the positive impact that access to health and well-being supports can have for […]
Continue ReadingBass Coast councillor Bruce Kent has resigned after nearly seven years of service. A return to full time work was given as the reason for the resignation, and difficulty committing the time that the role deserves. News on a process to replace Cr Kent in Western Port Ward is pending. Bass Coast Shire Council
Continue ReadingOn the weekend Roundup for 5th August 2023, Council concerns over a new state government agreement with Indigenous groups; Yarra Ranges Shire Council in court, and fined over powerline clearance issues; A council call to stop the sale of state government owned land; Tasmania’s Dorset Council suspended, and its mayor reprimanded in a code of […]
Continue ReadingDetails are emerging of an agreement between the state government and Indigenous groups that will reportedly sideline ten Victorian councils from certain decisions. News.com.au exclusively reports that the agreement proposes to give the groups powers to rename roads, bridges and public spaces, co-manage waterways, and provide preferential access to council procurement contracts and jobs. The […]
Continue ReadingA new episode of the Roundup is now available, bringing you some of the latest local government news stories for 2nd August 2023, including: Operation Sandon targets dismiss the IBAC report as lies and half-truths; A third Greater Geelong councillor resigns; Ballarat council approves a trip to Türkiye; Another metro council bypassed by state government […]
Continue ReadingWhile Greater Geelong recently denied a proposed overseas trip for its mayor, Ballarat City Council has endorsed Council representatives to travel to Turkiye to attend the UNESCO annual general meeting. Ballarat is one of four UNESCO Creative Cities in Victoria, along with Geelong, Bendigo and Melbourne. A councillor and a council officer will head to […]
Continue ReadingGreater Geelong councillor and former Mayor Stephanie Asher has reportedly resigned from the council with immediate effect. The Geelong Times reports that Ms Asher notified the Mayor and Acting CEO yesterday (Saturday 29th July) of her impending move out of the municipality. She said her work obligations as a Melbourne-based project director have led to […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 29th July 2023, The Operation Sandon report is out and it makes sweeping recommendations for major reforms to local government planning and governance; A long running lawsuit against Greater Dandenong is dropped; A councillor suspended for one month for misconduct; Another councillor resignation at Strathbogie Shire; A Tasmanian council on the […]
Continue ReadingStrathbogie Shire Council has been hit by another councillor resignation. Sevens Creek Ward councillor Kristy Hourigan is stepping away, citing an in-house political bureaucracy and a gender bias that has taken its toll. In a statement published on the Council’s website, Ms Hourigan describes the role of councillor as a “thankless task” but says she […]
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