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On your midweek Roundup for 16th August 2023, 

More detail emerges of government plans for planning reforms;

Knox to scale back kindergarten provision, while another council considers its position;

A council’s massive legal bills revealed in a fight to stop a proposed quarry project;

The council meeting suspended after the mayor collapses;

A local health service gets the thumbs down from council;

A mayor’s move to remove a deputy mayor;

The councillor who says she won’t stand for re-election due to insults and intimidation; 

UK charities cry foul as council-hired debt collectors report massive profits.

And we speak with Fabian Dattner about an upcoming opportunity to hear from local government leaders on attracting and retaining the talent needed to make our Council thrive.

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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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

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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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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.

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An exclusive Roundup Latest update for subscribers - criticism as Hobsons Bay takes its council meeting online; an 'absurd' bidding war between a council and the state government, and Sydney's Bayside Council in the clear over Mascot Towers.

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.

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On the midweek Roundup,

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 a joke;

Another council de-amalgamation being explored;

And a UK mayor launches court action against an asylum seeker barge.

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.

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On 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 conduct matter;

Pressure mounts on a NSW MP to give up his dual role as a councillor;

An extraordinary attack on a NSW mayor in state parliament;

And a US mayor caught up in alleged Presidential election voter fraud.

Plus much more local government news from across Australia and around the world.

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.

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On the Roundup for 2nd August, 2023:

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 fast tracked planning assessment;

A council CEO sacked after less than three months, and a mayor takes leave for health reasons;

Senior executive appointment news;

A council’s changed Acknowledgement of Country wording becomes controversial;

And claims that an English council’s funds were used to buy a businessman’s private jet.

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.

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A special bonus episode the Roundup: host Chris Eddy is joined by Mayor Mark Irwin from WA's City of Stirling to talk about the innovative use of AI technology in community engagement, and the exciting announcement of Australia's first trackless tram which is headed to Stirling later this year.

"By dreaming big, by being bold and being innovative, we can find solutions that will deliver the same outcomes but in a net zero sustainable way."

The City of Stirling is using AI technology called Ainsley to gather information for their community infrastructure plan.
The traditional engagement methods used by local government are not always effective in reaching all age groups and suburbs equally.
Ainsley allows for increased community engagement by making it easy, visible, and fun for residents to provide input.
The City of Stirling is also exploring the use of trackless tram technology for sustainable transportation.
They have visited China to learn about trackless trams and will have the first one delivered in November this year.
The trackless trams run on hydrogen and will be trialed in the City of Stirling to showcase the technology.
The City of Stirling aims to be at the cutting edge of technology use and lead the way for other local governments.  

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.

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31st July 2023 
Some of the latest stories we're following at the Roundup in an exclusive update for subscribers.

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In this episode, 

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 brink of suspension;

A NSW mayor sets the record straight on referendum signage;

And the WA councils introducing new social media rules for councillors.

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.

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