Councils across NSW will be invited to take part in a state-wide trial of e-scooters, joining other states.
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Path cleared to create six-city Sydney mega region
New legislation incorporates Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong into a Sydney mega planning region.
Natural disaster guide for NSW councils
The NSW Government is working closely with councils to help keep communities safe from natural disasters.
Planning announcement angers councils
A new planning regime announced by the NSW government this month will punish councils, their peak body says.
Changes to NSW infrastructure contribution reforms package
The NSW Government has acted upon changes recommended by local councils and Local Government NSW on its infrastructure contribution reforms package.
Turf wars see minister order guidelines for councils
NSW councils will get the state’s first guidelines on the use of artificial turf because of concerns about environmental and other impacts.
Regional housing report highlights challenges facing councils
A report on housing and the planning system in regional NSW has highlighted the challenges faced by local councils in meeting demand.
Minister vows to press ahead with infrastructure contribution changes
The NSW planning minister has indicated he will press ahead with controversial changes to developer levies saying he is “impatient for reform” despite pushback from councils.
Councils get $350k in trial to cut planning assessment times
13 NSW councils have been given $350,000 each to speed up planning assessment times.
Data centres put in planning fast lane
SSD thresholds will be lowered for data centres in NSW.