On the first episode of a new season of the Local Government News Roundup:

More councillor suspensions after findings of misconduct;

A council meeting adjourned over health concerns for a councillor;

Disrespectful commentary towards councillors condemned by a Council CEO;

Yarra Council to consider increased parking fees for large vehicles and a proposed transition of home care services;

A $5 million investment to improve air quality in Melbourne’s west;

The NSW government moves to stop councils issuing ticketless parking fines;

A new survey reveals alarming rates of sexism and bullying at NSW councils;

Concerns in WA about the liability of Council CEOs for the death of volunteer firefighters;

And the council trying to ban smartphone use in public.

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Councillors suspended, disrespect condemned, and alarming rates of sexism and bullying

Local Government News Roundup

Councillors suspended, disrespect condemned, and alarming rates of sexism and bullying