Councils say roads transfer falls ‘woefully short’

Only five councils have been successful in applying to have roads transferred over to the NSW government.

22 September, 2021

Councils frustrated as covid delays local govt elections – again

Local government elections in NSW have been delayed as the state struggles to contain an outbreak of the Delta variant of covid-19.

26 July, 2021

Minister vows to press ahead with infrastructure contribution changes

The NSW planning minister has indicated he will press ahead with controversial changes to developer levies saying he is “impatient for reform” despite pushback from councils.

19 July, 2021

NSW council staff eligible for paid vaccination leave

NSW local government staff from councils that have opted in to a special splinter award are eligible for special vaccination leave.

8 July, 2021

Councils declare NSW budget a win for local government

NSW councils say the state budget contains measures that will empower local government to drive a locally led economic recovery.

24 June, 2021

Don’t blame us for housing shortage, councils say

Councils say the market is to blame for housing shortages after the NSW Productivity Commission pointed to the planning system.

3 June, 2021

Councils accused of hoarding infrastructure contributions

NSW councils are sitting on $3 billion of infrastructure contributions, a report says.

28 April, 2021

Councils hope to benefit from $35m recycling fund

NSW councils are calling for a $35 million recycling funding boost to target frontline projects.

25 January, 2021

Council owned airports fight for survival as impact of COVID bites

COVID-19 has hit regional airports and the councils that operate them hard.

25 January, 2021

Report backs population-linked rate peg

The NSW Productivity Commission says council rates should reflect population.

6 December, 2020

Most innovative and progressive NSW councils named

The winners of this year’s AR Bluett Memorial Awards have been announced.

23 November, 2020

Boost for train stations, road safety in NSW budget

The NSW budget which will focus on job-creating infrastructure projects.

15 November, 2020

Bushfire report says councils must be resourced

The bushfires royal commission has called for adequate resourcing for local government to respond to disasters.

2 November, 2020

Councils urged to prepare as fire season looms

A local government bushfire support unit has been re-activated as councils brace for summer.

22 October, 2020