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On the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the VLGA.

In breaking news this weekend, NSW Council elections have been postponed again
A call for more support for council operated early childhood providers; Tasmanian council by-election results; a new covid-19 vaccination campaign launches in Melbourne; and this week’s announcement of amalgamation of a number of county and district councils in England.

Links:
NSW council elections postponed to December
Yarra Ranges Council not involved in kangaroo cull decisions
Latrobe Airport long term plan adopted
City of Melbourne vaccination campaign
New Deputy Electoral Commissioner in Victoria
Recycling Victoria Councils fund recipients announced
VLGA Global Panel - Building Community Wealth -19th August
Call for independence of LGBC to be protected
Liverpool calls for more early childhood provider support
Tasmanian council by-election results
A new GM for Canada Bay
Western Downs to close residential aged care facility
UK councils to be merged

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 in the latest edition of the Roundup, CEO news from three states; parks and leisure award winners announced; demerger proposals unsuccessful for two southern NSW councils; and Hobart Council set to vote on a controversial cable car proposal.

Links:
Bruce Dobson appointed Knox CEO
Parks and Leisure VIC/TAS Awards for Excellence
Bass Coast joins shared service contract with Casey and Cardinia
Premier's Sustainability Awards 2021 open for entries
Kalgoorlie-Boulder CEO to depart
Cumberland appoints new GM
Southern NSW councils denied a demerger
Adelaide women's safety campaign launched
Hobart Council to consider cable car proposal
Gold Coast beach re-nourishment program
Rockhampton & Livingstone welcome defence industry support
English councils suspend waste collections amid rise in COVID cases
Jackson, TN Mayor pushing for Bitcoin tax and salary payments

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

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 on this weekend's edition of the Roundup, a CEO recruitment process halted without making an appointment, while another kicks off; a new taskforce to aid economic transition in the Latrobe Valley;  Victoria’s top tourism towns announced; a former mayor survives a no confidence motion; and a new round of bushfire recovery grants opening for applications.

Links:
Mildura CEO recruitment halted
Latrobe economic transition taskforce
Victoria's Top Tourism towns announced
Melbourne Money hailed a success
McCrae Lighthouse to be restored
Funding boost for Altona foreshore redevelopment
LGNSW fights developer contribution rule changes
Former Bathurst mayor survives no-confidence vote
Ipswich CEO recruitment process commences
New contractor to finish Fremantle civic centre development
Wagga Wagga wants former ambulance station site back
Port Stephens invests $10 million in disaster repairs
$280M Bushfire Recovery Fund opening for applications
English councils facing fin

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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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup, Geelong tackles tree vandalism; a unique energy project under way in Bendigo; more covid safe voting options for New South Wales elections; the sector’s workplace culture under the spotlight in Tasmania;  the English councils preparing to share a senior management team; and lots more from around the world of local government.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

Links:
City of Melbourne research on CBD economy
Greater Geelong tackles tree vandalism
A new export business incubator for the Ballarat/Goldfields region
Ballarat consults on fireworks vs sound and light shows
Energy mapping project for Greater Bendigo
NSW covid-safe election voting options
Qld invests in waste and recycling infrastructure
Perth backs down on pool commitment
Blacktown lights up parks for COVID safe exercise
Bland Shire launches two new attractions during NAIDOC Week
Tasmania's Councillors seek a culture review
Richmond's Pooseum wins signage battle
Confederate statues removed in Virginia

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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In this edition of the Roundup, the latest Victorian community satisfaction results have been released; a major homelessness initiative announced by the City of Melbourne; a long serving executive comes out of retirement to take the reins at a Melbourne council; Perth's Lord Mayor persists in calling for an audit of the city's parking fund; and a funding boost for the assessment of road assets around the country.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

Links:
2021 Victorian Community Satisfaction Survey results
Brimbank appoints Warren Roberts as Interim CEO
A major sports and events centre proposed for Dandenong
Government funding for an extension to the Great Southern Rail Trail
Concern over increased recycling contamination rates in Casey
A Melbourne industrial building to be repurposed as housing for the homeless
New Deputy Commissioners appointed at IBAC
VLGA/LGIU Global Executive Panel, 15th July
Perth's Lord Mayor calls for parking fund audit
100 days to WA local government elections
Council sells site for new ambulance station in Forster
Construction to commence on $14M cultural precinct in Dalby, Qld

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 this edition of the Local Government News Roundup, long term advocacy campaigns come to fruition in Melton and Whittlesea this week; a crisis declared in Colac Otway Shire; a Victorian Council CEO resigns; a development boom in Launceston; and a diversity campaign launched for the upcoming NSW Council elections.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

Links:
Melton Hospital site announced; report into economic benefits of new hospital
Key and Essential Worker Housing Crisis in Colac Otway
Councils collaborate on ESD targets for new development
Whittlesea to build an Aboriginal Gathering Place
Latrobe welcomes release of timber industry report
Landmark fund to improve public recognition of women leaders
Sth Grampians Shire CEO resigns
VLGA/LGIU Global Executive Panel, 15th July
Development boom for Launceston
Subiaco successful organic waste diversion program
Last timber bridge replaced in Rockhampton
Qld funding for Indigenous community projects

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 this edition of the Roundup, Victoria’s storm affected councils to receive state government funding support; a state of the art waste processing plant greenlit for Melbourne’s west; a NSW mayor steps down amid controversy;  the council facility in line for a top international award; and much more from around the world of local government.

The program is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, home of the VLGA Connect series of videos and podcasts.

Links:
$10.2 million for storm affected councils
Casey disappointed by level crossing removal design
Wyndham green lights waste processing facility
Corangamite funded for Port Campbell Town Centre project
Buloke first to introduce PEPPOL enabled e-invoicing; Govt considering mandatory e-invoicing
Moreland overachieves on emissions reduction
VLGA Leading the Agenda, 9th July
Bathurst Mayor steps down
Fremantle's Kings Square renamed
Marrickville Library a finalist for international award
Cairns PAC wins top architecture prize
New

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 in this edition of the Roundup, new funding programs open for councils in Victoria; Dubbo receives a performance improvement order from the Minister; analysis of the South Australian state budget with regard to local government; and a new councillor confirmed for Baw Baw Shire.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

Links:
New Councillor for Baw Baw Shire
TAC LG Grant Program open for applications
$25M Mill Park Leisure reopened
$130M funding  for new statewide household recycling system
Boroondara scraps overdue library borrowing fines
Monash tops MobileMuster list for Victoria again
State electoral boundaries redivision on exhibition
Dubbo Performance Improvement Order
Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal
Logan Council's inland rail concerns
LGA SA analysis of state budget; concerns over libraries funding
Devonpo

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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In this edition of the Roundup, Council advocacy brings a reprieve for community television; the Victorian Inspectorates’ Election report shows a dramatic increase in complaints especially in relation to social media; Lismore Council’s new GM announced; a strong Council reaction to a controversial decision to store contaminated spoil; and concern about proposed changes to infrastructure contribution rules in NSW.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

Links:
Hume City Council responds to contaminated spoil decision; and quarantine facility at Mickleham
New Zoos Victoria board announced
Council advocacy helps save Channel 31
$22M fund for sporting facilities
Inspectorate releases report on 2020 Council Elections
Cardinia Shire by-election candidates confirmed
Funding to expand electric vehicle charging network
VLGA Leading the Agenda, 9th July
LGNSW unhappy about proposed infrastructure contribution changes
Lismore announces new GM
Greater Sydney Planning Awards announced
Setback for Busselton Performance Arts and Convention Centre

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.

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Coming up on the midweek edition of the Roundup, the cleanup continues for Victorian councils affected by storms; a concerning increase in syringes found in a Council’s kerbside bins; the National General Assembly pushes for a local government seat at the National Cabinet; and a vice-regal visit for Newcastle this week.

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.

Links:
Mayor, Cr Sharon Gibson: Supporting Latrobe City Recovery
LG Minister visits Yarra Ranges
Concerning increase in syringes found in kerbside waste
City signs up to pilot aimed at increasing accessibility and inclusiveness in sport
SPORT4ALL: Home
Brimbank to State: Keep airport rail promises on track
ALGA President's column - 18 June 2021
Local councils lobby for seat at National Cabinet table
Vice-Regal visit to Newcastle
Commissioner releases Small Business Report
Council launches new tourism product
City poised to replace local streetlights with LEDs
English families get extended support with food and utility bills

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.