IBAC complaint, investigation call, and a $2B lifeline

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Whittlesea’s embattled mayor digs in and hits backA call for an investigation into a ratepayer groupA controversial theatre plan droppedTough new action on abandoned trolleysA motion of no confidence blockedA city seeks a $2B lifelineConduct concerns at a South Australian councilExceptional financial support for UK councilsPlus, a conversation about the mental well-being of councillors and how it is impacting communities and democracies.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.