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A long running case against Greater Dandenong City Council has been dropped, after being dismissed by a court following mediation. Council CEO Jacqui Weatherill said today that I Cook Foods had dropped its case, confirming that there was no substance to any of the claims made against the Council and its officers. Both parties have […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek update from the Roundup for 26th July 2023, A developer loses his latest bid to stop the release of IBAC’s Operation Sandon report, as reports emerge of a plan to strip decision making powers from councils; Two councils reject proposals for overseas delegations; A council apologises for distressing ‘eviction’ letters; A council […]
Continue ReadingProperty developer John Woodman has been unsuccessful in his bid to delay the release of IBAC’s Operation Sandon through the Victorian Court of Appeal. According to the Guardian, the court refused his application for leave to appeal an earlier Supreme Court ruling. With IBAC expected to table the report this week, there is speculation that […]
Continue ReadingResidents in an industrial estate in Hobsons Bay have received an apology from the council for distress caused by previous correspondence that was seen as an eviction notice. The Herald Sun reports this morning that the letter states the council does not wish to see anyone become homeless, and that no further enforcement steps would […]
Continue ReadingDelivery of a new Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre has moved a step closer this week with the unveiling of proposed designs, and the appointment of a project consortium to deliver the $300M project. Plenary Conventions will lead the project to transform a 1.6 hectare waterfront car parking site into a world-class precinct, with a […]
Continue ReadingA proposal to send the Greater Geelong’s Mayor and an officer on an overseas fact finding mission has been described as a bad look in the wake of a tough budget process. The Geelong Advertiser has revealed the plan for Mayor Trent Sullivan and an officer to visit South Korea, Turkey, Belgium and Scotland to […]
Continue ReadingQuestions are being asked about why an innovative planning scheme amendment has not been dealt with by the Victorian Minister for Planning one year on from its submission. The amendment, prepared on behalf of 24 local councils, elevates sustainability requirements for new buildings, and encourages a move towards net zero carbon development. The Council Alliance […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup weekend edition, 22nd July, available in your podcast queue now: A last minute attempt to stop the release of the Operation Sandon report; A Council call for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting, while another will stop fossil fuel advertising on its buildings; A regional council to require photo ID to […]
Continue ReadingThe sixth annual International Rose Garden Festival Morwell has been launched by Latrobe City Council Mayor Kellie O’Callaghan today. The free community event is expected to attract thousands of visitors to Gippsland in November, with 4,000 roses on display at the Morwell Rose Garden. Latrobe City Council The biennial Ephemera: Seaside Sculptures event returns to […]
Continue ReadingVictorian and South Australian Government funding has secured the future of the Overland train service, at least for the next four years – an outcome that has been welcomed by Horsham mayor Robyn Gulline. Cr Gulline said the Overland provides a fundamental public transport link for western Victoria, with twice weekly services each way between […]
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