Protests, a plea for help, and a landfill train wreck

Send us Fan MailIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A council meeting adjourned as tensions boil overMelbourne’s new tougher stance on graffitiA call for state government help on tree vandalism in NSWand the cost of vandalism escalates for a Tasmanian councilProtests directed at Queensland councilsA new CEO announced for RedlandA South Australian Council hands back two iconic landmarks to the stateand fierce opposition to an election promise in Western AustraliaPlus more local government news from around 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. Victorian Local Governance AssociationThe VLGA is an independent organisation supporting councils and councillors in good governance.Symphony3Simple, connected customer experiencesDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.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.