Misconduct allegation dismissed, formal frustration, and demerger optimism

Send us a text On your Monday morning edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A mayor’s misconduct complaint against a councillor dismissedWhitehorse council’s multi-million dollar fight with SRLBuloke formalises its frustration with the state governmentA wave of demerger optimism in NSWRising Tide stands firm on protest plans in NewcastleSunshine Coast Council bypassed over festival developmentA Council’s large rate increase prompts a call for legislative changeAnd a Tasmanian mayor facing a no-confidence motion plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. To ensure all councils can comply with mandatory requirements, no matter their size or location, the VLGA is offering a special Councillor Professional Development (CPD) Intensives series. Partner with three other councils and save more than 50% off the minimum cost of completing all 13 modules in Year 1. 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.