Sustainability and bushfire waste initiatives are among the winners of the LGNSW environment awards.
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Budget’s ‘vote of confidence’ in councils
The federal budget offers a lifeblood to local government to drive economic recovery, councils say.
Accountability for council cemeteries
Should council cemetery operators report publicly on operating performance?
Bushfire report omission disappoints councils
The report of the NSW bushfire inquiry failed to address emergency service funding arrangements – and councils aren’t happy.
Awards shine bright light on councils in dark times
The winners have been announced in the 2020 NSW Local Government Awards.
Councils want details on $190m recycling fund
The government’s recycling fund has been criticised as missing key elements.
Councils get $4m for regional road upgrades
NSW councils will get $382 million to help repair, maintain and seal regional roads.
Roads plan could cost councils $151m in lost grants
A NSW report floats cutting council grants if regional roads are transferred to the state.
Councils alarmed at state overreach
NSW councils have sounded the alarm over the prospect of state meddling in local infrastructure decisions as a result of COVID-19.
Council employees thrown $112m lifeline
LGNSW says a job retention allowance will save tens of thousands of council jobs.