Funding disadvantage, a damn disgrace, and a problematic proposition

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Victorian Government accused of holding back crucial infrastructure fundingA surprise bank branch closure angers a rural councilA council introduces body worn cameras for council officersInnovative council waste management and animal control initiativesThe massive investment from councils in tackling climate change- and a call for more government assistanceSydney Council enters a controversial stadium debateA popular NYE fireworks show under threatAnd a council merger under consideration in Western AustraliaPlus MAV Chief Innovator in Residence, Bonnie Shaw, talks to Chris about the exciting new innovation awards for Victorian councils.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.