Walkout, countback take 2, and busker shock - ft. Fabian Dattner, #511

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

A Surf Coast councillor walks out of his first meeting after a suspension

Count backs and resignations continue in Victoria, as mayoral election season begins

An audit reveals a $50M asset overvaluation and 'extreme risk' in Parramatta

Controversial changes to busking rules in Sydney

North Burnett moves to forcibly sell six properties over $200K rates debt

Gold Coast says no to free early parking despite resident petitions

A warning that reorganisation threatens local democracy in the UK

Also today - Fabian Dattner drops…

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