Toothless tiger, un-Australian planning rules, and suspension upheld

Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Serious concerns raised about the effectiveness of Victoria’s local government inspectorateCouncillors brand planning changes “un-Australian”A Councillor fails in a bid to overturn a three month suspensionFurther delays in a Council’s General Manager appointment processA QLD mayor cleared again of conduct breach allegationsA controversial Council website to be overhauleda WA council sounds the alarm on coastal erosionNedlands awaits the appointment of commissioners All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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. Learn more about SmartGlue at www.symphony3.com 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.