Latest LGNSW News

International Women’s Day: equal representation in government yet to be achieved
New ‘missing Middle’ Housing Policy Missed Opportunity
NSW Government urged to work with councils on housing recommendations
February Meeting To Discuss Financial Sustainability
Councils Respond To Calls For Rates Evasion
Essential workers deserve better: LGNSW urges policy overhaul
PFAS water testing: Local government calls for greater support
Closure of free mediation services a costly barrier to justice
Rushed planning changes risk worsening NSW housing crisis
Construction costs and delays causing housing backlog, not councils
Change At Top Of Local Government NSW
New year, new rules: government sides with developers over local voices
Councillor Conduct Framework Discussion Paper Welcome
Councils recognised for exceptional environmental achievements
Financial sustainability win for local government sector
Councils lead way on environmental management and protection
Funding investment for council apprentices and trainees a win for local government sector
City Of Penrith To Host 2025 LGNSW Annual Conference
Local Government Sector Condemns Minns Government’s New Planning Body
Lake Macquarie City Council Named Best In NSW
Lake Macquarie City Council and Bega Valley Shire Council win prestigious awards
Premier’s new planning pathway a Christmas gift for developers
Tamworth to host pre-eminent 2024 LGNSW Annual Conference
Councils seek to work with State on rules for e-scooters
LGNSW Congratulates New Board Members
Councils encouraged to apply for apprentice, trainee and cadet funding
Councils already playing their part in solving the housing crisis
Local Government seeks to work with State on new vibrancy reforms
Local Government NSW President congratulates newly elected councillors
Rate peg determination reflects realistic costs to council
Local Government Concerned About Parking Fine Reforms
Councils acknowledge positive intent but urge caution over Housing Supply Report
LGNSW welcomes next step in review of Councillor Conduct Framework
Joy Trudgett Gallery > Meeting Place Project LGNSW Award Winner
New agreement between local and state governments to benefit NSW councils
First Nations people in local government recognised with prestigious award
Winners Of Local Government Awards Announced 2 August
LGNSW Encourages All Players To Be Held To Account
LGNSW Hosts Philippines Delegation On Smart Cities
Increase in cemetery tax by State Government for new financial year
Another ‘nail in the coffin’ for family budgets as cemetery tax confirmed
State Government Delivers ‘no Frills’ Budget
LGNSW Cost Shifting Report
Housing targets provide certainty, but devil is in the ‘delivery’
Destination: Wagga Wagga And Surrounds
Find Out What It’s Like To Be Councillor
Mayor Peter Walker Honored Distinguished Local Government Members
Scholarship Trust Seeks First Nations Applicants