Commission of Inquiry launched, a new Mayor elected, and challenging fake news

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Whittlesea Council Commission of Inquiry is underwayGolden Plains elects a new MayorA leadership transition revealed for Cardinia ShireA Sydney council’s new housing plan alternativeKiama Council hits back at false media claimsA major council property transaction confirmed on the Gold CoastA controversial rates proposal for retirement villages draws criticismand a council’s innovative approach to cat containment lawsPlus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.The 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.