Shock resignation, 2 month suspension, and an agenda setting emergency - #578

Local Government News Roundup · Apr 23, 2026 · 26m

Send us Fan MailComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup:A shock Council CEO resignationA two month suspension for a Hobart councillorA mayor calls out disrespect after a disrupted council meetingA council’s special business levy challenged at VCATMore councils reveal the impact of fuel costs on service deliveryThe cost of a crackdown on homelessnessE-scooters and e-bikes pose challenges for more councilsPlus acting CEO appointments and election resultsThe Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted…