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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

A climate alliance loses another council member
A testy exchange between a council and a local MP
A move away from carbon offsets by a regional council
Melbourne Town Hall set for its largest gathering ever
A council crackdown on parking across driveways
A former council CEO charged with fraud
a long running aquatic centre dispute finally resolved
a storm over firepits prompts a council rethink
and a unique mayoral charity event set to cast off

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas
In depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.

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Climate alliance exit, driveway crackdown, and firepit storm

Local Government News Roundup