In the Friday 16th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

The monumental stuff-up in NSW that has led to the forced retirement of more than 40 current councillors
A councillor resigns, heading off an arbiter-ordered suspension
Yarra Ranges responds to a “high five” school crossing commotion
A new renewable energy plan proposed as election campaigning picks up pace
A NSW councillor censured and referred for further action for alleged misconduct
The Albury Wodonga hospital on a council’s agenda again
A council meeting suspended as a protest leads to safety concerns,
Pressure on Townsville Council to decide on contentious City Deal funding, and
The councillors who want to ban kebab shops from their city centre

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

Monumental nomination stuff-up, plus a resignation surprise and a high five commotion

Local Government News Roundup