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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• Municipal monitors announced for yet another Victorian council
• A new site determined for a controversial Harry Potter event in Mornington Peninsula Shire
• A sacked Sydney mayor launches a legal challenge against an ICAC ruling
• Two Victorian councils commence their search for a new CEO, and a long time NSW GM calls time
• A long running dispute over library services resolved
• Nominations close for Queensland’s local government elections
• Tasmanian councils prepare their wish lists for an early state election
• A WA council backs down on an overseas trip
• And a UK council admits a regrettable lack of control over payments to an internet prankster

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 today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• Municipal monitors wrap up at Greater Geelong
• Speculation that Lord Mayor Sally Capp will step aside, clearing the way for a run by her deputy
• A mayor accuses Melbourne Airport of delaying the airport rail link project
• Melbourne City Council rethinks its naming policy approach
• Concerns over plans to remove 50,000 books from a popular city library
• A massive cost blowout for a pool project in Sydney
• A council worker facing charges over a grader crash
• A UK council planning to close nearly all of its public toilets to save money
• And a council calls for help to keep the wolves at bay... literally.

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 9th February 2024:

• A controversial Captain Cook statue to be resurrected, but a Harry Potter-themed event in Mornington Peninsula Shire is now in doubt;
• Vandals strike in Baw Baw Shire;
• A CEO released from her contract for health reasons;
• Newly revealed data on the link between short-stay rentals and the housing crisis;
• Melbourne councillors in the running for the prestigious McKinnon Prize;
• Councils take on the NSW state government over housing reforms;
• A Sydney council withdraws support for drag story time events;
• A suspended councillor wins a stay in court;
• A council passes a no-confidence vote in its Mayor;
  
  

And much more news from councils 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.

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• Sacked Casey councillors prepare for a possible comeback
• Moonee Valley’s second municipal monitor announced
• The future of the Captain Cook statue on the agenda for Port Phillip City Council
• Local Government’s best problem solvers celebrated
• The NSW Government’s council demerger bill not well-received
• A GM narrowly retains her position in a tight Council vote
• A Tasmanian councillor appealing a one-month suspension, 
• New funding for Councils in England, with strings attached, 
• and 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.

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• School crossing supervisor safety concerns after a fatality in Wodonga
• Melbourne City Council faces criticism over renaming plans
• Tensions at a regional Council meeting over the Gaza conflict
• An innovative pilot program targeting sexual health in rural communities
• A Sydney Council backtracks on waste collection frequency after complaints
• A council CEO announces retirement
• A court asked to void a council election result in Adelaide

Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on 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 Local Government News Roundup:

• A council calls on its acting Mayor to step aside
• A rural mayor on the mend after a health scare
• A customer service win for a Victorian council
• A cyber attack on a council may have nationwide implications
• NSW councils underwhelmed by state housing reforms
• A council general manager resigns after just seven weeks
• Attacks on council storm recovery crews condemned
• UK councils encouraged to sell off public assets

And yet 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

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 300th episode of the Local Government News Roundup:
Monitors appointed at another Victorian council;
A Darebin councillor ordered to apologise and suspended for misconduct;
Moyne Shire appoints an Acting CEO;
The local government funding model to be reviewed in NSW;
Parramatta Council revises its controversial sponsorship deal with a rugby league club;
Councils fight vandalism and illegal dumping;
A staff shortage crisis for NT councils;
And calls for a NZ council to be replaced with commissioners over a water crisis.

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 subscriber-exclusive update on the latest breaking local government news stories.

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 29th January 2024, 
A councillor’s suspension put on hold by VCAT;
State Government claims of housing supply progress challenged by a Melbourne mayor;
Local government identities recognised with Australia Day honours;
NSW Councils seek rate variations to deal with financial challenges;
A mayor to run for parliament, while an MP quits to run for Council;
A UK council takes a 200M pound hit on a disastrous investment; 
and much more local government news from around 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.

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Today on the Roundup for 26th January 2024,
A Council CEO resigns to take up a state government post;
New aged care providers appointed at a rural Victorian council;
Councils make progress on textile recovery and digital transformation, but there’s been a setback on blue-green algae control;
A Sydney councillor under internal investigation for allegations of drunken behaviour;
Councils challenge the government on traffic plans and planning changes;
A Hobart councillor suspended but no one is saying why;
A sacked councillor reinstated;
and new funding announced for troubled UK councils.

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.