Data centre warning, paid parking scrapped, and principled stand reversed - #609

Local Government News Roundup · Jul 1, 2026 · 19m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

Campaspe CEO quits for a role in the city

A council warning that data centres could derail housing plans

A controversial paid parking plan scrapped by a Sydney council

More councillors under scrutiny in a new ICAC public inquiry

An eleventh hour call to ditch a costly by-election

A new CEO for Charters Towers, and a WA shire council

A council’s principled stand on event sponsorship reversed

The UK peak body’s CEO resigns

And more local government news from around Australia and beyond.

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