NSW councils say the state budget contains measures that will empower local government to drive a locally led economic recovery.
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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.
Councils accused of hoarding infrastructure contributions
NSW councils are sitting on $3 billion of infrastructure contributions, a report says.
Councils hope to benefit from $35m recycling fund
NSW councils are calling for a $35 million recycling funding boost to target frontline projects.
Council owned airports fight for survival as impact of COVID bites
COVID-19 has hit regional airports and the councils that operate them hard.
Report backs population-linked rate peg
The NSW Productivity Commission says council rates should reflect population.
Most innovative and progressive NSW councils named
The winners of this year’s AR Bluett Memorial Awards have been announced.
Boost for train stations, road safety in NSW budget
The NSW budget which will focus on job-creating infrastructure projects.
Bushfire report says councils must be resourced
The bushfires royal commission has called for adequate resourcing for local government to respond to disasters.
Councils urged to prepare as fire season looms
A local government bushfire support unit has been re-activated as councils brace for summer.