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Coming up on the weekend update from the Roundup,

An ‘absurd’ bidding war between a council and the state government;

A court win for Merri-bek council and its community;

School crossing supervisors back on the job in Strathbogie;

New councillors set to take office at five councils;

A councillor censured by his council rails about the process and releases confidential documents;

CEO appointment and recruitment news;

A council cleared in a Mascot Towers investigation; while another apologises for making people think their homes were going to be bulldozed.

Plus more UK councils reveal their dire financial state.

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas
In depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.

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