Resignations, extensions, suspension and re-election

Local Government News Roundup

English - January 25, 2024 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB
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Today on the Roundup for 26th January 2024,
A Council CEO resigns to take up a state government post;
New aged care providers appointed at a rural Victorian council;
Councils make progress on textile recovery and digital transformation, but there’s been a setback on blue-green algae control;
A Sydney councillor under internal investigation for allegations of drunken behaviour;
Councils challenge the government on traffic plans and planning changes;
A Hobart councillor suspended but no one is saying why;
A sacked councillor reinstated;
and new funding announced for troubled UK councils.

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