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On the Roundup today… the first Council to mandate COVID 19 vaccinations for its entire staff; a city council attracts criticism over a plan to charge traders for using parking spaces for outdoor dining; major road construction contracts awarded for Melbourne’s southeast; and the launch of a new national plan for closing the gap.

Just some of what’s ahead on   the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, an independent governance organisation supporting councils and councillors to achieve the highest standards of governance;

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
Bass Coast Shire extends mandatory vaccination to all staff; Leader surveys Councils
Yarra City to charge businesses for use of parking spaces
Fair Work rules against Hobsons Bay City Council
Major SE Melbourne road projects announced
Melton Acting CEO appointed; Buloke Interim CEO commences
Casey launches Digital Equity Framework
Greater Shepparton installs fast charging bays
ALGA Closing The Gap plan announced
NSW coastal management interactive map

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 Roundup today… news from Victorian councils on topics including January 26th, level crossing removals, and climate response; a Western Australian Council abandons a staff vaccine incentive proposal after a community backlash; CEO and mayoral announcements, and advocacy updates from New South Wales; a massive funding shortfall identified this week for UK Councils.

Just some of what’s ahead on   the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, an independent governance organisation supporting councils and councillors to achieve the highest standards of governance;

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
Surf Coast to cease celebratory 26th January events
Kingston concerns over level crossing removal plans
Frankston to partner with St Kilda Football Club
Knox adopts Climate Response Plan
Corangamite Shire launches public art project
Manjimup abandons vaccine incentive proposal
Lithgow opposed to energy from waste plan
Blue Mountains concerns over dam wall raising proposal
Port Macquarie-Hastings calls for review of COVID-19 loophole

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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The Climate Council of Australia has released a new report on the Climate Costs and Risks to Councils. 

The impacts of climate change are felt most acutely at the local level, and this new report uses case studies and data to arrive at a 4 key findings, and 22 recommendations for responding in a way that can bring benefits to communities, create local jobs and bring long term savings for Councils.

In this Roundup Extra, Chris Eddy speaks with Dr Portia Odell, Director of the Cities Power Partnership about the findings of the report and the implications for local government.

Link:
https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/neighbourhood-issue-climate-costs-risks-council/

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 Roundup today… regional Victorian councils at the centre of new vaccinated economy trials; a defamation case against a former mayor settles out of court; the much anticipated Central Coast public inquiry suspended amid technical issues; and the cost of deferring NSW council elections.

Just some of what’s ahead on the midweek update from the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, an independent governance organisation supporting councils and councillors to achieve the highest standards of governance;

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
Regional Vic vaccinated economy trials; Warrnambool Mayor welcomes announcement
Mildura ex-mayor defamation case settles
Eastern Melbourne councils advocacy priorities
Wimmera region early years innovation hub announced
Central Coast NSW public inquiry stalls; Public inquiry webpage
Cost of deferred NSW council elections quantified
New England renewable energy zone in development
Central NSW Mayor critical of state government data
Murray Darling Association search for new CEO
LG Professionals WA board election
Mayoral election at Georges River;

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 Roundup today… new household waste disposal contracts secured for 30 Melbourne councils; the city of Melbourne set to turn inside out; sector reform discussions to commence in Tasmania; a report released revealing the reasons for a Council CEO’s sacking; and lots of councillor and senior executive news to roundup.

Just some of what’s ahead on the weekend edition of the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, an independent governance organisation supporting councils and councillors to achieve the highest standards of governance;

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
New household waste contracts for 30 Melbourne councils
New Strathbogie Councillor sworn in
Buloke Shire appoints interim CEO
Melbourne to turn 'inside out'
$80 million for critical housing shortage in regional Victoria
Tasmania's LG minister to pursue structural reform discussions
Tasmanian e-scooter trial suppliers announced
CCC report on Ravensthorpe CEO investigation; Shire President speaks to ABC
Bathurst Councillor censured over Facebook posts
LGNSW disappointed in road takeback outcome

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 Roundup today… nominations close for the South Gippsland council election; Loddon Shire appoints a new CEO; moves to strengthen NSW Councils against corruption; and a push to have the Shepparton Bypass listed as a national priority.

Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, home of the VLGA Connect series of YouTube panel discussions and podcasts.

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
Loddon Shire CEO appointment
South Gippsland Shire election nominations close
Regional manufacturing innovation hub for Greater Bendigo
Port Phillip activation design competition
Greater Geelong major projects dashboard
Push for national priority listing for Shepparton Bypass
NSW plan to strengthen councils against corruption
Heavy Vehicle safety funding for three councils
Edward River Council to sell airport land
Wollondilly Shire welcomes rail line upgrade
Snowy Monaro Mayor and Deputy Mayor re-elected
MidCoast Council wins risk management award

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 Roundup today… the City of Melbourne’s homeless accommodation project gets a big boost; a funding increase for Victoria’s public libraries; the mayoral election decided by just two votes; a council reconsiders a staff vaccination payment scheme; and new voting rules announced for England’s mayoral elections.

Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, home of the VLGA Connect series of YouTube panel discussions and podcasts.

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
City of Melbourne housing project boost
Brimbank welcomes EPA action on landfill
EPA fines Mansfield Shire over closed landfill
Parliamentary Committee social media impact on elections report
Vic public libraries funding increase
Campaspe Shire proceeds with new Port of Echuca management model
New water and catchment authority board members announced
Vaccination challenge across Vic/NSW border
23 Sydney Councils band together to oppose government bill; LGNSW statement
Alice Springs mayoral election decided by two votes;

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 a new Roundup Extra, Chris Eddy speaks with the Mayor of Maribyrnong City Council, Cr Michael Clarke, about a controversial proposal to explore the production of medicinal cannabis as an alternative revenue stream to rates.

Link:
Maribyrnong City Council - Medicinal Cannabis Survey

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 Roundup today… the Melbourne council looking to medicinal cannibis for an alternative revenue stream; Kingston Council announces the appointment of its new CEO; A Western Australian council sacks its CEO; and the Sydney mayors finally get their meeting with the NSW premier.

Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, home of the VLGA Connect series of YouTube panel discussions and podcasts.

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
Maribyrnong tests community appetite for medicinal cannibis production
Kingston appoints new CEO
Councils collaborate on reusable nappy program
Govt grants for desexing cats and dogs
Stonnington systems back up
NSW Premier meetings with Sydney Mayors: Liverpool response; ABC report;
Deputy Premier to meet with regional reps
New credit card guidelines for NSW councils
Willoughby calls for rethink on infrastructure contributions bill
Ravensthorpe Shire sacks CEO
Noosa to apply to join SEQ Council of Mayors

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 Roundup today… municipal monitors for two Victorian Councils; calls for a more localised vaccination approach in areas with low take up rates; a massive infrastructure program announced for Queensland; and vandals targeting QR codes at Melbourne playgrounds.

Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, home of the VLGA Connect series of panel discussions and podcasts.

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
Muncipal monitor appointed to Strathbogie Shire
South Gippsland to have a monitor following election
VEC releases 2020 elections report
Hume and Whittlesea call for localised vaccination approach
Bayside highlights vandalism of playground QR codes
Baw Baw to press ahead with aged and disability service transition
$1B in community housing projects announced
Qld infrastructure plan released
NSW Energy from Waste plan released; Parkes response
Ryde Civic Centre demolished
Perth Glory t

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.