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Participants of the Pedal Plantagenet Program gathered in Wilson Park Mount Barker to celebrate Bike Month 2020.

Local governments host WA Bike Month events

21 October 2020
A host of local governments are among the organisations putting on WA Bike Month events during October.
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Libraries recognised by State and local government

19 October 2020
WA’s public libraries have been recognised with the signing of a new agreement.
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Report into Shire of Toodyay handed down

19 October 2020
Report into the Shire of Toodyay has been tabled in Parliament.
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Online resource ensuring a safer WA for children and young people

13 October 2020
An online resource providing the latest information on child safety for organisations and individuals has been launched by the State Government.
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Grants open for WA sport and recreation industry to support club development

12 October 2020

Media release

The State Government has committed $600,000 of funding per year for two years to support club development.
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Local government input required — Graffiti Vandalism Strategy

6 October 2020

LG Alert

On behalf of the State Graffiti Taskforce, all local governments are urged to complete the reporting form to help make an accurate assessment of the cost of managing graffiti vandalism in Western Australia.
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Local Government ACROD Parking Accessibility Review Survey

2 October 2020

LG Alert

Amendments to the Local Government (Parking for People with Disabilities) Regulations 2014 (Regulations) came into effect on 25 April 2020.
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Local Government Regulations Amendment (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2020

29 September 2020

LG Alert

I write to inform you of changes to infringement notices prescribed in legislation enforced by WA local governments.
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Amendment to Regulation 9(1) of the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007

22 September 2020

LG Alert

As a result of queries from the sector, I am providing further clarification regarding the amendments made to regulation 9(1) of the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007.
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Lodgement of draft financial statements with your auditor by 30 September 2020

18 September 2020

LG Alert

Local governments may be aware that the department is currently consulting with the sector on proposed amendments to the Financial Management Regulations that could affect 2019-20 financial statements.
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COVID Event Guidelines and Plans to enable for more events in WA

18 September 2020

Media release

Events of more than 500 people that require a local government authority approval will be supported with COVID Event Guidelines and COVID Event Plans to ensure more events are held in Western Australia.
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Universal Council Member Training

18 September 2020

LG Alert

The Local Government Amendment Act 2019 has introduced the requirement for all council members to undertake Council Member Essentials training within the first 12 months of being elected.
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WA local governments join the National Redress Scheme

19 August 2020

Media release

Local Government Minister David Templeman has today commended all 137 Western Australian local governments for joining the National Redress Scheme to recognise the harm suffered by survivors of historical child sexual abuse.
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Electors’ special meetings during COVID-19

19 August 2020

LG Alert

As you are aware, the Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 was passed by Parliament on 16 April 2020 and came into effect on 21 April 2020.
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Governance update — Engaging with the Community

18 August 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for local governments and their communities but it has also highlighted the innovative ways local governments are working to produce the best outcomes for their communities.
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Get to know Gordon MacMile

18 August 2020
Newly appointed Acting Executive Director Local Government.
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