So much to do, so little time! In 1989, amalgamations in New Zealand saw approximately 700 local bodies become 87. I was the CEO responsible for the amalgamation of four local governments in the West of metropolitan Auckland....
“Seven Ways to Save and Improve” – A Master Class for senior managers who want to explore new ways to create best value Localise is pleased to be supporting the development of RedQuadrant’s global offering through...
We know Local Government staff help make the community tick… My current Acting CEO assignment at the Shire of Pingelly has reminded me yet again of the importance of local governments in rural and regional...
Less choice, greater challenge Amalgamation is challenging enough when it is initiated by Local Government. When it is not necessarily by choice, Local Governments face a double whammy. Research suggests that readiness for change, where employees...
Great interactive map showing the existing and proposed new local government boundaries for Metropolitan Perth.
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) has published a new paper that compares the various approaches in each Australian jurisdiction toward strategic and corporate planning and reporting. An interesting read. It is...
We attended the Committee for Perth Perth in Focus luncheon on Thursday 27 June, which explored the issue of local government reform, the difference between amalgamation and integration and the impact for the future of the Perth...
Haven’t posted on our website for a little while after a security breach. All is well again, just in time to post the Report of the Independent Local Government Review Panel in New South Wales.
This Social Value Act in the UK requires local governments to consider how social enterprises can add value to public services. Effectively, it recognises the Social Return on Investment can be higher when the values...
Many WA local governments are preparing their workforce plans under the new Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. One question is: how well does your workforce reflect the diversity of your local community? Another is: how well do...