Special Edition - the ABCD and Beyond of Local Government

Send us Fan MailToday on Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Fiona Miller and Lee Griffiths, the authors of ABCD and Beyond: A Practical Guide for Local Government, published by the Jeder Institute.This book has arrived at a time when councils are being asked to respond to complex, fast-moving challenges while also rebuilding trust, strengthening community relationships, and demonstrating clear public value.The book brings together practice stories and plain language from councils across Australia to show what it looks like when local government shifts from delivering to convening, from consulting to collaborating, and from managing risk to learning alongside communities.In this conversation, we will explore what Asset Based Community Development means in day-to-day council work, how strengths-based thinking changes leadership and governance, and what practical first steps teams can take to embed these ideas in engagement, planning, and decision-making.Find out more about ABCD and Beyond hereThe 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.