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Jun 19

Love25

The New South Wales local government sector is calling for a stronger commitment to roads infrastructure in the upcoming 2017-18 State Budget.

Infrastructure support to rebuild crumbling roads

By Staff Writers Infrastructure, Local, State

Upcoming State Budget will be under the local government sector’s microscope.

Jun 14

Love20

Local governments ask for funding in the upcoming State Budget to ease the burden on councils in ongoing costs for street light maintenance.

NSW councils call for $50 mil in LED street light funding

By Staff Writers Local, State, Sustainability

Budgeting to make streets safer and more energy efficient at less ongoing cost.

May 31

Love18

NSW councils will receive a new procurement guide from their peak body, LGNSW to ensure they get the best deals without environmental or economic harm.

NSW councils receive ‘sensible, sustainable procurement guide’

By Staff Writers Local

Better deals without costing the environment and the economy.

May 10

Love24

In the Budget 2017, the federal government has restored indexation on Financial Assistance Grants to councils, ending a costly freeze.

Financial Assistance Grants to councils restored in Budget 2017

By Paul Hemsley Federal, Infrastructure, Local

Budget 2017-18 - Local governments picking up the pieces.

Feb 16

Love29

Councils in NSW have welcomed the state government's plan to push back its Container Deposit Scheme rollout from July to December 2017.

NSW councils back state’s new Container Deposit start date

By Paul Hemsley Local, State, Sustainability

CDS moves from July to December 2017.

Feb 02

Love26

Local governments in New South Wales have welcomed reports of the state government's plan to stop the forced merger policy.

NSW councils to get a merger reprieve?

By Paul Hemsley Local, State

LGNSW responds to reports of a stop to forced mergers; ratepayers to vote to de-amalgamate?

Sep 07

Love5

NSW voters go to the polls on 10th September to decide who will be leading their councils in an election that's more of a transitional device.

Council election looms: NSW at forefront of change

By Staff Writers Local

Local Government Election 2016 - this ballot represents a transitional phase in the NSW local arena.

May 17

Love5

Amalgamated councils in NSW will have workshops to help them through the controversial mergers to overcome expenses and difficulties.

NSW councils supporting each other in merger recovery

By Staff Writers Local, State

Amalgamated local governments are sticking together.

May 10

Love3

NSW councils have welcomed a new container deposit scheme from the Baird government, which will have economic benefits for councils and recycling depots.

Councils welcome Baird’s new container deposit scheme

By Staff Writers Local, State, Sustainability

Economic benefits touted for the state, including private investment in recycling depots.

Oct 12

Love4

NSW Premier Mike Baird has been called upon by councils to create cabinet representation for the state’s country areas at the LGNSW Annual Conference.

Will Mike Baird appoint a Regional and Rural Minister?