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On the Local Government News Roundup for 24th July 2024:

• A rate freeze explored as a metro mayor calls for changes to rate capping
• A regional mayor announces retirement
• Liverpool confirms it will legally challenge suspension by the state government
• The plan to bring a council out of a long period of administration
• A raft of recommendations to be implemented after a review of Queensland’s council elections
• A call for a greater role for councils in planning renewable energy projects.
• Another NT council placed under administration
• the UK council that lost track of nearly £2M in petty cash
• and a warning of a “stinking Scottish summer” as unions threaten industrial action against councils

Plus more from around the world of local government 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

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