Councils Need Clarity to Serve Residents | Guyana News

Local councils are getting a much-needed boost as the Ministry of Local Government rolls out new guidelines to tackle common resident complaints—like overgrown yards, illegal structures, and encroaching trees. Minister Priya Manickchand revealed many officials are unaware of their legal authority to issue notices, obtain court orders, clean up violations, and bill owners. With ongoing training and clear procedures, councils can finally act confidently—even as leadership changes through elections. Meanwhile, the central government is stepping up with funding and equipment like garbage and fire trucks to improve community services, though it can’t directly replace underperforming elected officials. The focus? Empowering councils with the tools they need to serve their communities better. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ddaf2f1727b39091