Council court defeats, workers locked out, and a seismic political shift

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Council court defeatsA Melbourne council takes a strong stand against the Suburban Rail LoopAnother municipal monitors report is releasedA major restructure for a Sydney councilContinued disruptions to a NSW Council’s meetings prompts a major process reviewWorkers locked out in Noosa as an industrial dispute escalatesThe Tasmanian council making news for all the wrong reasonsand a seismic shift in England in the latest Council elections Also today, a new survey reveals the extent of the planner shortage in local government - Regional Cities Victoria Chair and Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali joins Chris to discuss. The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm. Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life. Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas In depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.