🔒 18th April 2021 (#13)

Local Government News Roundup

Subscriber-only episode

In episode 13, local government reaction to the announcement of a container deposit scheme for Victoria; another council expresses disappointment with the state government over a potential West Gate Tunnel spoil disposal site; the latest councils to declare a climate emergency; Fraud charges against former councillors dropped; and a possible delay to the return of elected Councillors to a troubled NSW Council.
Plus a preview of a new Roundup Extra focussed on an innovative Sunshine Coast project, and lots more from around the big wide, wonderful world of local government.

Links for this episode:
1. Container Deposit Scheme design announced; MAV responds; VISY recycling upgrade
2. Moorabool Shire responds to EPA approval
3. New Mornington Peninsula councillor confirmed
4. Growing Suburbs Money for Casey and Cardinia
5. Climate emergency in Macedon Ranges; and potentially for Strathbogie
6. Moreland EV charging stations in demand
7. 5G arrives in Ararat
8. Gold Coast CEO resigns; Fremantle CEO to step down soon
9. LGAQ calls for independent inquiry over Logan case
10. Central Coast return of councillors may be deferred
11. $38M admin centre for Maitland
12. Bitter disappointment for Dungog Shire
13. Cancer Institute NSW shade research project
14. Indiana to penalise cities over monument vandalism
15. UK COVID support grants extended
16. Canada mayors join forces on mental health
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