In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

Ballarat councillors vote down a contentious policy on formal positions
Tensions arise between heritage preservation and housing needs
Traditional owners upset at a council’s changed position on 26th January events
The NSW Local Government Minister orders an investigation into Liverpool Council
Armidale Council calls a halt to the New England Rail Trail
The threat to New Zealand’s international reputation from a fast track approvals plan
And opposition builds against a proposed bill in Canada described as a threat to local democracy

Plus much more from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond.

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Policy rejected, investigation ordered, and local democracy under attack

Local Government News Roundup