What’s new or changing The Councillor Conduct Framework is under review with the aim to facilitate and support local decision making. The Councillor conduct and meeting practices – A new framework discussion paper (discussion paper) has been prepared to …
What’s new or changing? The Office of Local Government (OLG) has issued a 2024 edition of the Councillor Handbook to assist and inform new and returning councillors in the exercise of their functions. The Councillor Handbook is a “how to” guide to being a …
Monday, 2 September 2024 The NSW Government welcomes Justice Robson’s ruling today in the Land and Environment Court. As per the undertakings agreed during the hearings, Liverpool City Council, who were largely unsuccessful in their legal challenge, will …
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 Talented women from councils across NSW have today been recognised for their outstanding achievements at the 2024 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. The award recipients were announced during a ceremony at NSW …
What’s new or changing? There are several key decisions and activities that need to occur at the first meetings of councils, county councils, and Joint Organisations following the upcoming local government elections and in the 12 months that follow. The …
What’s new or changing? The Office of Local Government (OLG) has issued a communication toolkit for use by councils ahead of the 2024 local government elections. The Toolkit can be found under ‘Community Resources’ on OLG’s Local Government Elections …
Monday, 5 August 2024 Editor’s note: Audio grabs available here Nominations for the 14 September local government elections open today and people across NSW are encouraged to put their hand up to represent their community on local council. There are 128 …
Sunday 28 July 2024 The Minns Labor Government is investing $252.2 million to employ an additional 1,300 apprentices and trainees in the local government sector across the state, the largest state government investment in directly hiring new apprentices in …
What’s new or changing? Wednesday, 14 February 2024 has been chosen as the “relevant day” for councils to report on their labour statistics in their annual reports under section 217 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation). What …
Monday, 22 July 2024 The NSW Government will introduce a new council model that will set Central Darling Shire up for a more sustainable future and return democracy to remote communities in far west NSW for the first time in over 10 years. The state’s …
Thursday, 18 July 2024 The NSW Government has today ordered a public inquiry into Liverpool City Council after an interim report provided to the Minister for Local Government detailed serious concerns about widespread dysfunction and maladministration. The …
Thursday, 11 July 2024 The Minns Government is introducing a range of measures to hold local and State Government accountable for the approval of more housing as NSW works towards its commitment of 377,000 homes by mid 2029 under the National Housing …
Friday, 5 July 2024 Sixteen councils will trial technologies to speed up development assessment timeframes, as part of the NSW Government’s $5.6 million investment into introduce artificial intelligence into the planning system. The successful councils …
What’s new or changing The Commonwealth Government has announced the advance payment of the preliminary 2024-25 FA Grants will represent approximately 85% of the amount councils are entitled to. Further adjustments to the remaining payments will take into …
Subject/title Annual CPI adjustment to companion animal fees for 2024/25 Circular Details Circular No 24-12 / 25 June 2024 / A898157 Previous Circular 23-06 Who should read this Councillors / General Managers / Council finance staff / Companion Animal …
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 The Minns Labor Government is building a stronger local government sector by ensuring councils are better positioned to deliver on the key outcomes their communities need, including the delivery of new homes. The Government recognises …
What’s new or changing? The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has issued Guidance for councillors on corruption risks associated with overseas travel (ICAC’s Guidance). This can be accessed on the Office of Local Government’s website here …
What’s new or changing? The Office of Local Government (OLG) has a new dedicated webpage on its website for candidates at the upcoming local government elections called ‘Become a Councillor’. The webpage contains a range of resources for potential …
Monday, 10 June 2024 The NSW Government is ordering Hornsby Shire Council to repay $36 million that was provided under the Stronger Communities Fund, a fund that the Auditor General of NSW has described as “deficient” and “lacking integrity”. The grant …
What’s new or changing? The Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (the Tribunal) has determined an increase of 3.75% to mayoral and councillor fees for the 2024-25 financial year, with effect from 1 July 2024. The Tribunal is required to determine the …
