Dysfunctional budget debacle, mayoral challenge, and a rate cap warning

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A suspended councillor’s legal troubles resolvedA mayor’s budget challenge to the rest of the countryAn apology called for after a councillor was wrongfully accused of theftThe shock passing of two sector leaders in NSWSydney Council takes aim at gas appliances, and the unsightly proliferation of rubbish binsA Queensland council’s dysfunctional budget debacleNew general manager appointmentsAustralia used as a cautionary tale against rate capping in New Zealand Also today, a new resource for councils to help meet the rapidly growing demand for basketball facilities.  Jake Keogh, General Manager of Government and Facilities at Basketball Victoria is here to discuss the sport’s extraordinary growth and why this guide could be a game changer for facilities development in Victoria and potentially around Australia Learn more about SmartGlue at www.symphony3.com On Tuesday, 22 July the VLGA and LGIU will host the next in its series of Global Executive Live Panels for 2025. This webinar will explore the topic of Building the Local Economy and will be held online from 5.30pm to 7pm. Panellists include:Dr Angela Jackson, Commissioner (Social Policy), Australian Productivity CommissionDavid Marlow, Chief Executive, Third Life Economics Merryn Tinkler, Manager Economy & Culture, Mount 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.