Walkout, countback take 2, and busker shock - ft. Fabian Dattner, #511
Description
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
- A Surf Coast councillor walks out of his first meeting after a suspension
- Count backs and resignations continue in Victoria, as mayoral election season begins
- An audit reveals a $50M asset overvaluation and 'extreme risk' in Parramatta
- Controversial changes to busking rules in Sydney
- North Burnett moves to forcibly sell six properties over $200K rates debt
- Gold Coast says no to free early parking despite resident petitions
- A warning that reorganisation threatens local democracy in the UK
- Also today - Fabian Dattner drops by to preview an upcoming event on the importance of celebrating milestones and achievements, and moving beyond the token sausage sizzle.
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