LGNSW says the state and federal governments have loaded councils with an extra $1.5bn burden.
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NSW budget focuses on housing
The initiative will bring forward the construction of up to 15,000 extra market homes over the next five years.
Councils’ pre-election call for funding
ALGA requests a “significant uplift” to local government budgets.
Education needed to curb community abuse of councillors
The call from local government peaks follows rise in online attacks.
Housing authority fast-tracks 6,000 homes
Since mid-January, the HDA has received 160 expressions of interest.
North Sydney residents threaten rates boycott
The warning came after council voted to increase rates by 87 per cent.
More affordable housing for essential workers
Health workers, firefighters and police need to be able to live in the communities they serve, says LGNSW.
Call for planning transparency
Clarity would build and maintain public trust in the process, says LGNSW.
New LGNSW president commits to rule change
The proposal follows the surprise departure of the peak’s former president Darriea Turley.
Sudden leadership change at LGNSW
Phyllis Miller is the peak body’s new president following Darriea Turley’s surprise exit.