Local Government News Roundup
Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and views, hosted by veteran media presenter and senior executive Chris Eddy. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.
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Unacceptable violence, gag outrage, and by-election request denied - #610
Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Hume’s Mayor condemns “unacceptable” violenceVictoria’s Code of Conduct under fire for gagging councillorsKiama’s bid to forego a costly by-election blocked...
Data centre warning, paid parking scrapped, and principled stand reversed - #609
Today on the Local Government News Roundup:Campaspe CEO quits for a role in the cityA council warning that data centres could derail housing plansA controversial paid parking plan scrapped by a Sydney council<...
Monitoring extended, exiting aged care, and e-bike clutter targeted - #608
Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A last minute extension for Kingston’s monitorsWangaratta flags its exit from aged careE-bike clutter targeted in NSWas Sutherland Shire deals with e-bike v...
Thomas resigns, a sad loss, and tough budget decisions loom - #607
Today on the Local Government News Roundup:Hepburn Shire’s CEO resignsPyrenees Shire chooses an interim, as its CEO prepares to retireTributes flow after the passing of one the sector’s long serving community champ...
Court action support, media ban lifted, and big changes coming for Tassie - #606
Today on the Local Government News Roundup:Stonnington backs a Supreme Court bid on activity centresA new role for a former LGV chiefPort Phillip renames St Kilda Beach as Socceroos fever buildsNew meeting...
Fan Mail
Hi Chris, can you please report on the City of Yarra narrowing their bike lanes. Mayor Jolly was extremely disrespectful and racist to members of the public. Would appreciate it if you could have a look at this. Here are some time stamps since it was a long meeting. 39 minute mark: community submissions begin. 2 hour and 52 min mark: Cr Wade moves the officer recommendation to keep the lanes as they are, and complete permanent designs including trees, etc. Cr Crossland and McKenzie vote with Cr Wade. 3 hour mark: the vibe shifts, the mood is aggressive and hostile comments.
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