NSW councils have welcomed some budget measures, but say disappointing funding gaps remain.
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Cost-shift report says state charges eating up council funds
LGNSW says more that $1.36 billion worth of costs are shifted onto the local government sector each year.
Is it time for a local government tourism levy in NSW?
A local government conference has heard arguments for a statewide tourism levy in NSW to return tourist dollars to councils.
Council scrambling for $700k after ESL subsidy ditched
Councils are furious over the NSW government’s decision to stop subsidising increases to the Emergency Service Levy.
LGNSW looks forward to updated government agreement
LGNSW says it’s looking forward to working with Labor under a new intergovernmental agreement.
Major parties respond to LGNSW election priorities
The state’s peak body for local government has laid out its election priorities – and the major parties have responded.
Councils declare state-wide roads emergency after floods
NSW councils have declared a statewide roads emergency following catastrophic flooding across the state.
Councils cautious about e-scooter trial
The peak body for local government in NSW has expressed some concerns after the state government announced a council-led trial of e-scooters.
NSW council wins prestigious local government award
Canterbury-Bankstown City Council has taken out this year’s AR Bluett Memorial Award.
More women now elected to NSW councils
Last month’s local government elections has brought about a rise in the number of women elected to councils, the sector’s peak body has said.
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