22nd August 2021 (#49)

On the Roundup today… a new 30 year infrastructure strategy released for Victoria; Adelaide appoints a new CEO; Deputy Mayors come and go; a Western Australian council under investigation; and the world’s best new public library announced.

Links:
Infrastructure Victoria releases updated 30 year strategy; MAV responds
Strathbogie Shire Deputy Mayor resigns
Bass Coast aims to be first Victorian region to reach 80 per cent vaccinations
SE Melbourne Councillors call for urgent government action on climate change
Wyndham playgrounds bound for the Philippines
New VLGA President elected
Adelaide appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Investigation into Shire of Ravensthorpe WA confirmed; Council CEO statement
Noosa Council commences CEO search
Cessnock Council elects new Deputy Mayor
NSW Council wants all candidates to pledge respect
New digital disaster dashboards online in NSW
City of Swan welcomes inquiry into bushfire response
Kempsey Council to take over running Slim Dusty Centre and Museum
The winner of the world's best new public library is....
20M pound injection into UK family hubs

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