Local Government NSW

LGNSW is the peak organisation that represents the interests of NSW general and special purpose councils.

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

🎉 NSW Parliament House is celebrating 200 years since the first meeting of the Legislative Council, marking the birth of Australia’s very first legislature and 200 years of democracy.
An open day will be held on Sunday, 25 August, where the community can explore Australia's oldest public building, including areas of the Parliamentary precinct not usually open to the public. Don’t miss out!
More info: https://t.co/NO735EcQxU
@nswparliament @nsw_upperhouse
#NSWBicentennial #Democracy #NSWParliament #NSWpol

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

MEDIA RELEASE 📰
Recipients of this year’s Cr Pat Dixon Memorial Trust Scholarships, which support First Nations people in #NSWCouncils have been announced.
This year’s awardees are @KiamaCouncil's Cr Stuart Larkins, Central Darling Shire’s Roxanne Kennedy, and
Hawkesbury City Council’s Hayden Jones.
FULL RELEASE: https://t.co/QTCh4X9e2O
#localgov #scholarships #indigenous #wilcannia #IndigenousPeoples #FirstNations #Aboriginal #AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslander #FirstNationsPeople @HawkGazetteNews @Kiama_News

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

#lgweek2024

[City of Canterbury Bankstown @ourcbcity]

Are you interested in learning more about our City? To wrap up Local Government Week, we're shining a light on some of the things that make Canterbury-Bankstown unique. Learn more about what we're working on and our plans for the future of our community at https://t.co/Y36ZSXzEIE

[Return and Earn @Return_and_Earn]

That's what we like to see👏👀

Remember to keep your containers uncrushed, with labels and lids on when you return them for a refund🧃♻️

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

Minister for Local Government @Ron_Hoenig said nominations for the 14 September #localgovernment elections open today and people across NSW are encouraged to put their hand up to represent their community on local council.
For more information on becoming a councillor visit https://t.co/6omtHmbkgz and for information on how to nominate visit https://t.co/NoYDzHeGtG.
#NSWCouncils #localgov #nswpol #poll #vote #Election2024

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

Hawkesbury City Council won multiple awards at the Local Government Week #Awards Dinner last night, including a Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Award for its community project, Bangadyi Nawi (Making a Canoe), and an RH Dougherty Award for Excellence in Communications for its river safety campaign.
Congratulations! 👏
@HawkGazetteNews @VWHawkesbury #LGWeekAwards2024 #NSWCouncils #localgov

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

Narrabri Shire Council won multiple awards at last night's Local Government Week Awards dinner, including an RH Dougherty #Award for excellence in communication for its "Good Talk Great Mate" #podcast for young people, and an LGNSW #Planning Award for its community-facing online flood portal.
Congratulations Narrabri Shire Council!
#LGWeekAwards2024 #localgov #NSWCouncils @NarrabriShire

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

MEDIA RELEASE 📰
Councils from across NSW were recognised at the Local Government Week Awards 2024 last night for their outstanding achievements over the past year. 🏆
The awards are an opportunity for councils to showcase and celebrate successful projects, campaigns and plans that have significantly benefited their communities.
📄 Read the full release here: https://t.co/ra79MP0Mby
🌟 View winners' list: https://t.co/1JXr33YkJ6
📸 View photo gallery: https://t.co/FSoW2wO37x
#LGWeek2024 #LGWeekAwards2024 #NSWCouncils #localgov

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

The first of our awards categories have been announced and one of the winners was ⁦@CityNewcastle⁩. Congratulations!
⁦@Nuatali_Nelmes⁩ #lgweekawards2024 #localgov #NSWCouncils

[AuditOfficeNSW @AuditOfficeNSW]

This #LocalGovernmentWeek, the Audit Office invited chairs of audit, risk and improvement committees to a discussion on emerging risks and themes from our audits. We had over 120 attendees online and in person at NSW Parliament House.

@LGNSW

#AONSW #audit #LGWeek2024

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

Thank you Local Government Minister @Ron_Hoenig for joining us at our #lgweekawards2024 and outlining the work of your office. #localgov #NSWCouncils

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

All is ready for the pinnacle of Local Government Week - the Local Government Week Awards Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney.
Congratulations to all entrants on the amazing work you do for your communities throughout NSW.
#lgweek2024 #lgweekawards2024 #NSWCouncils #localgov

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

DID YOU KNOW❓
Councils help drive a locally led economy by employing lawyers, labourers and librarians, cleaners, carpenters and carers, electricians, engineers and educators.
NSW councils are about lots more than just roads, rates and rubbish!
#LGWeek2024 #NSWCouncils #localgov

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

POSITION VACANT
LGNSW is seeking a Legal Officer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to undertake research and provide high-level, expert advice to the Association and its members (#councils, county councils and related local government bodies) on a broad range of #legal issues, case law and legislation affecting local government.
Details and apply: https://t.co/sMJa1ql3f5
#LGNSW #localgov #NSWCouncils #vacancy #jobseekers #jobseeker #jobopportunities #job

[Local Government NSW @LGNSW]

DID YOU KNOW❓
NSW councils employ more than 50,000 people in local communities right across the state!
#LGWeek2024 #localgov #NSWCouncils

[ALGA @ALGAcomms]

Australia’s #localgovernments are urged to apply for this funding under the new Thriving Suburbs Program.

Grants are available for capital #works projects to improve access to important community #infrastructure, including sporting and #cultural facilities.

#localgov #council

[Lake Macquarie @lakemac]

Our City Works numbers for the 2023-2024FY
🕳️834T of asphalt filling 67,000 potholes
👷 3,130T for maintenance patching
🚜 28,964T for road resurfacing
🛣️ 14,547T on state owned roads
approx. 47,500T asphalt or 65km of road maintenance and improvements. #LGWeek2024 @LGNSW

[Lake Macquarie @lakemac]

Big shout out to our colleagues who help maintain and manage 126 playgrounds, 109 sporting facilities, 11 skate parks, six swim centres, 33 jetties and 32 boat ramps across the city. Happy Local Government Week to you! #LGWeek2024 @LGNSW #OurLakeMac