"Blindsided" - high density surprise, suspension push, and clickbait and chaos

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Plans for new high density precincts unveiled in MelbourneLiverpool Councillors move to have the city’s CEO suspendedA mayor distances her council from expected job lossesFrom Gore to Walcha - a trans-Tasman leadership transitionThe spectre of Operation Sandon hanging over Casey City CouncilA budget blow for the City of Nedlandsand claims of clickbait and chaos at a Reform UK led councilThe Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by the National Growth Areas Alliance “Emerging Growth Areas Forum. Tuesday, 4th August at Hume City Council Town Hall in Broadmeadows, running alongside the NGAA National Congress. Registration is open now to all local governments — head to the NGAA website - ngaa.org.au - to secure your place. Support the showThe 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; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website.Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.