Send us a text

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• A crackdown on boats on beaches on the Mornington Peninsula
• Councils unite in calling for a rethink of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link timeline
• Liverpool Council to consider a legal injunction against the NSW government’s suspension plan
• A new mayor for a regional NSW Council, and a CEO to depart
• A major water project in limbo in Queensland
• A South Australian council has a change of heart about a tourism icon
• Alice Springs council forced to abandon a by-election plan.
• A council intervention in a family incident leads to civil unrest in a major UK city
• And a US councillor accused of biting a police official.

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

Support the show

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Send us a text

On the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 19th July 2024:

• A public inquiry and likely suspension for Liverpool Council
• A finding of misconduct against a Port Phillip councillor
• A proposal to turn off billboards overnight in the City of Melbourne
• A dramatic increase in illegal dumping reports raises concerns
• Dog waste bags present an environmental issue on the Gold Coast
• Defamation warnings at Adelaide City Council
• the capital city mayor heading to Harvard 
• a rural mayor goes on the attack over the Federal Government’s water buyback scheme,
• and the dire state of finances at some UK councils making news again

Plus more news from across the world of local government.

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

Support the show

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On the 17th July 2024 edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• Frankston stands by its decision to fine a resident who filled a hole on council land
• It’s budget take 2 at Warrnambool after an administrative oversight
• A former mayor ejected from a Council meeting over a stunt with a prop
• A mayor withdraws a controversial motion to vary an Acknowledgement of Country
• Proposed cuts to library services draw protests at a regional council
• Residents mobilise to save an icon in danger of falling into the sea
• and the US council forced to shut down its public comment section at meetings due to threats of violence.

Plus in Roundup Extra, Chris speaks with Fabian Dattner and Zoe Dattner from the Dattner Group about their recent local government event, "The Wisdom of the Crowd" and their big succession planning news.

Access the summary document from the event here.

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.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• The sector mourns the passing of a local government legend
• More on the decision that paved the way for The Block to come to Daylesford
• Concerns about missing documents in the government investigation of Liverpool Council
• Council CEO appointments and resignations, and mayoral apologies
• A UK council to walk back a new bin system after recent elections

Plus Councils warn of dire consequences from a government water buy-back plan. Chris Eddy speaks with the CEO of Murray River Council, Terry Dodds PSM about his council's concerns over the government's approach to the issue.

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.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On the Local Government News Roundup for 12th July 2024:

• Colac Otway becomes the latest Victorian Council to have a monitor installed
• Yarra adopts an ambitious new climate emergency plan
• It’s official - The Block is coming to Daylesford
• New speed limits unveiled in Sydney
• A celebrated Australian soccer identity honoured by a NSW council
• A permanent CEO appointed for Noosa Council
• A new organisation structure unveiled at Moreton Bay City Council
• Some Perth councils rein in their proposed rate increases
• Abusive behaviour leads to new measures at Tasmanian councils
• The Western Australian Council CEO heading across the ditch,
• And code of conduct complaints in the news in New Zealand.

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• A union’s attempted move into local government lands in the Fair Work Commission
• Councils consider flood modelling showing thousands of properties at risk
• Boroondara’s fight for more government compensation over NE Link
• A shambolic general manager recruitment process leads to a heated council meeting
• A controversial artwork removed from display after threats of violence
• Fighting hooning and illegally dumped waste
• A walkout ends a meeting of Hobart City Council
• Positive vibes as England’s mayors meet with the country’s new Prime Minister
•  and the city breaking the marketing rules with its new visitation campaign.

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 8th July 2024:

• A compromise on an above-ground station may have put the Melbourne Airport Rail Link back on track
• Melbourne’s new Lord Mayor declares his candidacy for election
• Rural councils urge the federal government to reconsider water buy-backs
• Calls for an urgent inquiry into youth mental health services 
• A council’s call for a new ambulance station in the wake of concerning waiting times data
• Liverpool Council backs away from a controversial parking fine practice
• AI technology to be tested for faster development approvals in NSW
• An admission that Brisbane Council was not consulted on a new government public transport initiative
• A Scottish council worker jailed for embezzlement

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th July 2024:

• Council frustrations with Suburban Rail Loop planning
• Integrity concerns raised over grant funding at two Melbourne councils
• Greater Geelong’s mayor to visit South Korea
• Alarming figures from a police blitz on family violence offences
• A critical waste management issue in Sydney
• NSW housing reforms delayed
• Three Kiama councillors respond after being referred to ICAC by their Council CEO.
• Townsville’s mayor returns to work, prompting renewed calls for his resignation
• Challenges for UK councils running polling booths for the country’s snap general election
• and the NZ council saving $3,000 per day on road construction projects.

Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On the Local Government News Roundup for 3rd July 2024:

• A call on IBAC to investigate a community donation scheme
• Melbourne’s 105th Lord Mayor sworn in
• A CEO and a Mayor resign
• A former mayor to contest the next federal election
• Local government converges on Canberra for the National General Assembly
• A council CEO refers three councillors to ICAC
• A QLD mayor charged with domestic violence offences
• A spaceman to descend on Perth
• And a UK councillor found guilty of gross misconduct over online behaviour

Plus more local government news from Australia and beyond.

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

On the Local Government News Roundup for 1st July, 2024:

• Councils call for action on airport rail
• Resistance to a plan to cover a massive infrastructure funding shortfall
• The launch of a study of the councillor experience
• Calls for a public enquiry into Liverpool council
• Sydney councils refuse to abandon ticketless parking fines
• Staff praised for bravery in the face of terrifying incident
• A warning from Brisbane Council over the government’s 50-cent fare trial
• The US council seeking a ban on the use of synthetic grass
• And helping councils buy and use more recycled products.

Plus more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond.

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.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.