NSW councils want more money for the promised transfer of regional roads to state ownership.
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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.
Planning announcement angers councils
A new planning regime announced by the NSW government this month will punish councils, their peak body says.
Darriea Turley elected as LGNSW president
Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
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.
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.
Councils say roads transfer falls ‘woefully short’
Only five councils have been successful in applying to have roads transferred over to the NSW government.
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.
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.
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.