VLGA Connect: Episode 34 – Governance Update with Stephen Cooper
Stephen Cooper of Civic Mind returns to talk about the latest governance issues in local government in Victoria, including electoral structures, the newest sections of the Local Government Act to come into effect, and the take up of virtual Council meetings. CLIP
VLGA Connect LIVE: Episode 29 – Chairing Virtual Council Meetings
Recorded Wednesday 29th April. A live panel session, featuring Ruth McGowan OAM, Cr Stuart James, Stephen Cooper and Kathryn Arndt, and an audience from across the Victorian local government sector discussing the imminent introduction of virtual Council meetings, and how Chairs can ensure the effective conduct of those meetings. CLIP
2020 HART Awards Finalists Announced
2020 HART Awards Finalists Announced! The VLGA and Reconciliation Victoria are thrilled to announce the finalists of the 2020 HART (Helping Achieve Reconciliation Together) Awards. With 16 finalists over three categories: Local Government, Schools and Early Years, and Community, the HART Awards recognise outstanding reconciliation initiatives undertaken in Local Government and in the Community. Th
Landfill Levy Deferred
BULLETIN: 35/2020 LANDFILL LEVY RATE RISES DEFERRED The Victorian Government will defer the planned adjustments to landfill levy rates for six months while local government, households and businesses are dealing with the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). The first adjustment will be delayed until 1 January 2021. The six-month deferral will save taxpayers an estimated $33 million. The levy changes
VLGA Connect: Episode 22 – Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt
Our look back at the news and views from the week in local government CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 23 – Cr Marg Attley OAM
In this episode, we check in on Mansfield Shire with Mayor Cr Marg Attley OAM about community preparedness, staffing challenges for Councils, and their new budget and economic development strategy out for public comment. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 24 – Panel Discussion on economic impacts of COVID-19 on local government
Our latest VLGA Connect Panel is in session – featuring John Comrie, Matthew Wilson and Kathryn Arndt, discussing the long term implications on the finances of local governments arising from response to COVID-19. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 20 – Liana Thompson and Michael Tudball
The CEOs of Northern Grampians and Southern Grampians Shire Councils join VLGA Connect to talk about how their regions are dealing with COVID-19 and the impact on traditional Easter events – plus a little friendly rivalry. CLIP
VLGA Connect: Episode 21 – Governance Update with Stephen Cooper
Stephen Cooper of Civic Mind returns to discuss the coming ability for Councils to conduct their meetings virtually, and to update us on the implementation phase for the new Local Government Act. CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 19
Chris Eddy speaks with Noel Harvey, the Chief Administrator at Central Goldfields Shire, about the unique challenges they face with COVID-19 as a council under administration. CLIP