🔒 Updated Roundup Latest - 8th June 2023

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A breaking news update for Friends of the Roundup - including the announcement of the Moira Shire panel of administrators; the latest on Operation Sandon, a council review kindergarten provision, a CEO appointment, and more.

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Another amalgamated NSW council to conduct a financial sustainability health check;

A peak body CEO announced as a Sydney council’s next chief executive;

Emergency spending restrictions imposed on a financially stricken UK council;
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Local Government News Roundup - 🔒 Updated Roundup Latest - 8th June 2023

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Welcome to a new edition of Roundup Latest - an exclusive breaking news update for Friends of the Roundup coming to you between regular episodes.

Making news today - 8th June 2023

A coroner has recommended a review of policies and procedures at IBAC, after finding delays in its processes impacted the mental health of former Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon before she took her life in January 2022.

Ms Stapledon gave evidence as part of the Operation Sandon probe, and had not been