Frustrated councils, integrity concerns and a deeply unacceptable situation

Local Government News Roundup

English - July 04, 2024 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB
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On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th July 2024:

Council frustrations with Suburban Rail Loop planningIntegrity concerns raised over grant funding at two Melbourne councilsGreater Geelong’s mayor to visit South KoreaAlarming figures from a police blitz on family violence offencesA critical waste management issue in SydneyNSW housing reforms delayedThree Kiama councillors respond after being referred to ICAC by their Council CEO.Townsville’s mayor returns to work, prompting renewed calls for his resignationChallenges for UK councils running polling booths for the country’s snap general electionand the NZ council saving $3,000 per day on road construction projects.

Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.

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