The state will have to work with Victorian councils to deliver the budget’s community investments, MAV says.
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Rate cap increase doesn’t go far enough to ease pain, MAV says.
Victorian councils have given a lukewarm welcome to a modest increase in the rate cap, saying it will offer only short term relief.
‘Collapse of governance’ at sacked council
A Melbourne council has been sacked following ‘an irretrievable collapse of governance’.
Victoria’s ten year plan to boost recycling
Victoria has released a 10-year plan to boost recycling and and reduce landfill waste.
Call for ban on municipal landfill by 2030
A Victorian Parliamentary committee wants kerbside waste banned from landfill.
Vic libraries struggling to deliver
Local government is failing to ensure council libraries are delivering value for money.
Councils slam ‘fraught’ laws to oust councillors
Councils say proposed changes to Victoria’s local government laws will undermine council governance.
Councils call out transport funding shortfall
Councils want funds to improve the condition of local roads and comply with heavy vehicle laws.
Councils should consider tender for insurance: audit
Victoria’s auditor has questioned the financial sustainability of local governments’ mutual insurance but MAV says the scheme protects councils ‘through thick and thin.’
Fund gives a boost to ‘circular economy’
Local government and the waste industry welcome the Victorian Government’s new scheme to develop markets for recyclable waste but say more investment is needed.