Case dismissed, "abhorrent" behaviour, and a deputy mayor removed

Local Government News Roundup

English - August 18, 2023 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB
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On the weekend update for 19th August 2023,

Case dismissed - a win for Yarra Ranges and the sector in the Supreme Court;
Councils looking to name and shame over illegal tree removals;
Serious misconduct allegations dismissed at Benalla council;
A call for respect for parking officers facing escalating public abuse;
A deputy mayor removed mid-term;
Councillor conduct issues in the spotlight at a Queensland council;
And English councils asked to turn a blind eye to the law due to the FIFA Women’s World Cup

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