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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• An appeal to the Governor over the ESVF levy
• A council’s planned exit from maternal and child health services
• A grant loophole closes on the Mornington Peninsula
• Violent incidents shut down a Council library
• A mayor’s war on visual pollution
• A council’s warning for pet owners after three dog deaths
• Two high profile mayors announce future plans
• Shocking mismanagement of a WA council revealed
• And council tax arrears in Britain reach a staggering new high

Also today, Derek Madden, CEO of Moorabool Shire Council joins Chris to discuss his viral list of the 10 reasons people don’t appreciate local government.

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