Councils Need Clarity to Serve Residents | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Local councils are getting a much-needed boost as the Ministry of Local Government rolls out new guidelines to tackle common resident complaints—like overgrown yards, illegal structures, and encroaching trees. Minister Priya Manickchand revealed many officials are unaware of their legal authority to issue notices, obtain court orders, clean up violations, and bill owners. With ongoing training and clear procedures, councils can finally act confidently—even as leadership changes through elections. Meanwhile, the central government is stepping up with funding and equipment like garbage and fire…