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Category: #Local Government

By Alan Posted on January 4, 2024

Does Your Local Council Fulfill its Purpose? 

Have you ever wondered what is the purpose of your local Council? Why does it exist? I spent 16 years working in local government, and over those years, I came … Continue reading Does Your Local Council Fulfill its Purpose? 

Categories: #community, #community development, #democracy, #Local GovernmentTags: #community, #Local Government, council, news, politics
By Alan Posted on December 20, 2023

A Time to Rebuild and Heal

Introduction At 5:45 pm on Wednesday, December 13, Tropical Cyclone Jasper crossed the Far North Queensland coast between Cooktown and Port Douglas. It was a Category 2 cyclone but still … Continue reading A Time to Rebuild and Heal

Categories: #community, #community development, #Local Government, UncategorizedTags: disaster, environment, natural-disasters, news
By Alan Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

Not a Consumer, Client or Customer but a Citizen

Last week I heard a story about a small group of residents who were at a meeting with their local Mayor, the CEO of the Council and a senior Council … Continue reading Not a Consumer, Client or Customer but a Citizen

Categories: #community, #community development, #democracy, #Local Government, UncategorizedTags: citizen, power, rights
By Alan Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020

Cycling and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

I’ve recently taken up cycling. it is amazing the dangerous things I notice as a cyclist.

Categories: #Local Government, Planning, safetyTags: #CPTED, UrbanDesign
By Alan Posted on November 27, 2020

Preventing Crime: What Does it Have to Do with Your Local Council?

if a council asks about community safety and crime prevention what is the role of local government, particularly in Australia in safety and crime prevention. You may be surprised to know that the role is much bigger than first thought.

Categories: #community, #community development, #Local Government, safety
By Alan Posted on October 6, 2020

15-Minute City

A 15-Minute City is a place where all your needs are met within a short walk or cycle from your home.

Categories: #community, #community development, #Local Government, 15-minute city, economic development, Planning, UncategorizedTags: #community, #community development, 15-minute city, economic development
By Alan Posted on June 19, 2020

The New Normal…Has Anything Really Changed and Can It Still Happen

Many people have been saying that the COVID19 pandemic will change many things. But is this the case? Has there been any real or substantial change in our behaviours, our relationships, our communities, how business operates or in government practice?

Categories: #community, #community development, #democracy, #Local Government, UncategorizedTags: #COVID19, #recovery
By Alan Posted on May 20, 2020

Put Our Arms Around each Other…Communities in Recovery COVID19

Introduction Many of the restrictions that have been imposed in an effort to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 are being lifted. For some there is a fear these restrictions are … Continue reading Put Our Arms Around each Other…Communities in Recovery COVID19

Categories: #community development, #Local Government
By Alan Posted on April 14, 2020April 16, 2020

Local Government and Pandemic Recovery

Introduction Local government has performed important roles during the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Councils have been important in the distribution of government messages and health messages. Many council have also promoted … Continue reading Local Government and Pandemic Recovery

Categories: #community development, #Local Government, UncategorizedTags: #community, #community development, #Local Government
By Alan Posted on April 9, 2020

The Free Little Library: Nowra

Introduction The current pandemic has meant so many of us are now working from home. This morning while going through some old folders on my computer I came across some … Continue reading The Free Little Library: Nowra

Categories: #community development, #Local Government, Uncategorized
By Alan Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

Working with your local Council – some tips from a former insider

Introduction Local Councils can be confusing. They can cover a broad range of work in the community from roads, waste, water, parks, halls, facilities, amenities, parking, development assessments, strategic planning, … Continue reading Working with your local Council – some tips from a former insider

Categories: #community development, #Local Government, Uncategorized

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