15th August 2021 (#47)

Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup, episode 47… a Melbourne council to test community appetite for accepting commuter car park money; a planned employment precinct for Greater Bendigo takes a big step forward; Logan council’s concerns over inland rail supported by a Senate inquiry; and CEO news from Queensland and New South Wales.

Plus much more on the Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian local Governance Association.

Links:
Glen Eira commuter car parks to undergo consultation
Yarra Ranges calls for more federal government assistance with storm recovery
Dandenong South East Leisure appoints inaugural CEO
Bendigo employment precinct land purchase
New co-working space in Golden Plains Shire
University of Melbourne launches Indigenous business leadership centre
Logan receives support from Senate inquiry for inland rail position
Maranoa to part ways with CEO
Dubbo to press ahead with CEO recruitment process
LGNSW claims win on proposed new developer contribution laws
Fine for cutting down trees sends strong message in Byron Shire
Launceston to have e-scooters on streets this year
Texas counties defying state governor on mask mandates
New research on COVID-19 impacts for England local authorities
Florida's 50 year city manager recognised

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