News & Events
Green Light Plan draft program guideline released for consultation
- 14 Feb 2012In developing options for the delivery of the $20 million Green Light Plan to replace old, energy intensive street lighting with energy efficient lighting, Local Government Victoria is seeking feedback on the proposed program design.
Monitor appointed for Ararat Rural City Council
- 09 Jan 2012The Minister for Local Government, Jeanette Powell , has appointed a monitor to Ararat Rural City Council.
Special Committees, how many do you have?
- 23 Nov 2011After conducting compliance audits at more than 40 of Victoria’s 79 local councils, the Inspectorate has discovered that the management of special committees is a common area requiring improvement across the local government sector with some councils unsure of just how many they actually have.
Geelong voters to elect Mayor
- 23 Nov 2011Legislation has been introduced by the Victorian Government to enable the people of Greater Geelong to directly elect their mayor from 2012 onwards.
Strengthening local government in Timor-Leste
- 14 Nov 2011Eight local government officers from Timor-Leste are currently visiting Victoria as part of a program to build the capacity of their country’s public service.
Sunbury Project - Fact Sheet
- 27 Oct 2011Green Light Plan
- 20 Sep 2011The Green Light Plan is a $20 million commitment over four years to support councils and their communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut operating costs through the replacement of old, energy intensive street lighting with energy efficient technology.
Conflict of Interest: A Guide for Councillors
- 22 Aug 2011A concise Conflict of Interest Guide is now available to help Victoria’s councillors identify and where necessary, disclose conflicts of interest.
Direct Election of Geelong Mayor
- 24 Jun 2011Submissions lodged with Local Government Victoria and a summary of submissions are now available.
Procurement Roadmaps
- 16 Jun 2011Roadmaps are a new process for councils to analyse their procurement performance and plan strategic improvements.