Councils cautious about e-scooter trial

The peak body for local government in NSW has expressed some concerns after the state government announced a council-led trial of e-scooters.

28 April, 2022

NSW council wins prestigious local government award

Canterbury-Bankstown City Council has taken out this year’s AR Bluett Memorial Award.

7 March, 2022

LGNSW Budget submission calls for more money for regional roads transfer

NSW councils want more money for the promised transfer of regional roads to state ownership.

7 February, 2022

More women now elected to NSW councils

Last month’s local government elections has brought about a rise in the number of women elected to councils, the sector’s peak body has said.

13 January, 2022

Planning announcement angers councils

A new planning regime announced by the NSW government this month will punish councils, their peak body says.

20 December, 2021

Darriea Turley elected as LGNSW president

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.

6 December, 2021

Wollongong City Council takes out top environment award

Wollongong City Council has taken home the top award in NSW’s annual awards for council-led environmental initiatives.

18 November, 2021

Awards showcase local government efforts during COVID

The annual RH Dougherty Awards, Leo Kelly Art and Culture Awards and LGNSW Planning Awards recognised the outstanding achievement by councils.

5 November, 2021

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