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On your weekend update from the Roundup for 15th July, all roads lead to Echuca for the Rural Councils Victoria forum; 
Victoria’s electoral review proposals labelled as absurd and ridiculous;
Concerns about late night council meetings at a regional council; 
A rural councillor denied a six month leave of absence;
A sporting champion denied a major civic honour;
A mayor’s outrage over a public gallery member’s hand signal;
And two US mayors step down this week after public outcry over their social media activity.

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.

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On an all-new edition of the Local Government News Roundup for 12th July 2023,

Councillors moved to tears over a move to evict people living on an industrial estate;

Wellington Shire vows to hold nothing back in its fight over a native timber industry shutdown;

A word of warning for the government about taking over council planning laws;

Council and community partnerships delivering results;

A Sydney council’s staff protest a forced end to hybrid working arrangements;

Tasmania’s proposed council mergers labelled “an appalling process”

And much more ahead in the latest update from  the Local Government News Roundup.

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 update for 8th July 2023,

A regional council to test the market for its CEO position;

Frankston Council responds to government intervention on a planning matter;

A perfect storm welfare crisis described in Ballarat;

A council calls for help on a government cost shift;

A long serving Queensland mayors announce retirement;

Crowds expected to witness the 3D printing of a council building;

A war of words between a council and an airline continues;

And democracy takes another hit in Hong Kong.

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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Coming up on the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup: 

The City of Melbourne votes for stability with its choice of a new CEO;

A release date revealed for the long-awaited Operation Sandon report;

A regional council closes its public gallery, while another is challenged in the Supreme Court for a similar decision;

An independent review into the financial model for local government in NSW to get under way soon;

A controversial child care decision at a Sydney council; while a rural council might soon be coming out of administration;

And the first UK Council to trial a four day working week ordered to stop it!

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 today,

Anger as Victoria refuses fast-tracked federal disaster funding;

A new councillor elected in Greater Geelong, while a long-standing northeast councillor resigns;

A council rejects a call for a municipal monitor;

Mixed reaction from councils to preliminary flight paths for the new Western Sydney Airport;

A Tasmanian mayor launches three court proceedings to overturn adverse conduct findings;

A call for an entire WA Council to resign, while in Canada an entire council does step down;

And much more ahead in your weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup.

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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Today on the midweek edition of the Local Government News Roundup,

IBAC passes on matters referred from the Moira Shire Council Commission of Inquiry;

A councillor calls for municipal monitors at his own council;

Councillor and CEO resignations; and another councillor removed from office;

A council criticised for not standing up to hate;

Snowy Valleys takes the next step toward a demerger;

and much more from around the nation 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.

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On the weekend update from the Roundup;

Greater Geelong finally appoints a new CEO after an interrupted 10 month process; and flags a late reprieve for library funding in the Geelong budget;

A Victorian council attracts national attention for its approach to a housing issue;

Moorabool successfully prosecutes illegal waste dumpers;

Council vacancies filled in Victoria and New South Wales;

A councillor censured for misconduct;

Queensland councils found to be in breach of internal audit requirements;

And major sector reforms flagged 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.

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A bonus episode of the Roundup looking at the final report from New Zealand's Future of Local Government Panel, which makes sweeping recommendations for fundamental change in the sector.

Joining Chris Eddy today is Dr Andy Asquith from the Curtin Institute of Public Policy to discuss the report's contents, and the likelihood that any meaningful change will eventuate.

Access the report here: https://www.futureforlocalgovernment.govt.nz/

Shownotes/Summary:

1. The Future of Local Government Review Panel in New Zealand has released its final report, which includes recommendations for reforming the local government sector.
2. The report suggests the creation of a new Crown Department to manage the relationship between central and local government, highlighting the importance of local government in society.
3. However, there are doubts about whether meaningful change will occur, as the report was commissioned by a Labor government and the opposition National Party is not known for being supportive of local government.
4. The report also addresses issues such as underfunding of local government and the need for improved governance and candidate competence.
5. Recommendations to increase voter turnout include changing the length of terms, lowering the voting age, and increasing councillors' pay.
6. The report also suggests the use of compulsory single transferable voting in local elections to improve democratic representation.
7. The report's recommendations may not be implemented due to lack of cross-party support, funding challenges, and resistance from local government itself.

Memorable quote: "This is a once-in-a-generation chance to shift things, and to shift things for the better."

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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In the midweek update from the Roundup,

Stonnington City Council appoints its new CEO

Wodonga looking for strength in numbers in its push for a new regional hospital

Renewed calls for better governance training for prospective councillors

A government backflip on demerger costs in NSW

A call for a public inquiry into land valuations

And a group of council members files a lawsuit against its own board of ethics.

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.

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On the June edition of Council Conversations, a look at how local governments aboard are dealing with the issue of homelessness; plus the results of a study on how local government in four countries responded to the pandemic - with mixed results.

Joining Chris Eddy this month:

• Leanne Mitchell, Manager Community Strengthening and Social Planning, Brimbank City Council, Vic
• Dr Andy Asquith, Adjunct Research Fellow, John Curtin Institute of Public Policy, WA

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.

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