by Locale Consulting | Feb 20, 2019 | Advise, Engage, Govern, Plan
As we approach our 10th birthday celebrations, we have started the year by expanding our team and our capacity to work with local communities. We would like to welcome Lelia Kamphorst and Michelle Ryan to the Locale team. Lelia is geographical science and engagement...
by Locale Consulting | Nov 30, 2018 | Engage, Govern
Two recent legal decisions highlight the potential risks to councillors being online, particularly on social media platforms such as Facebook. These cases have shown that: (i) Councillors may be exposed to personal liability for commenting on a defamatory post on...
by Locale Consulting | Nov 1, 2018 | Advise, Engage, Govern, Plan
Earlier this year the amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 introduced a new layer into the strategic planning hierarchy in NSW. Councils are now required under the Act to prepare a ‘local strategic planning statement’ or LSPS for their...
by Locale Consulting | Sep 25, 2018 | Engage, Govern
The Information and Privacy Commission has recently released the Charter for Public Participation – a guide to assist agencies and promote citizen engagement (The Charter). The Charter is aimed at New South Wales government agencies but is equally applicable to local...
by Locale Consulting | Apr 27, 2018 | Engage
The famed words from the Vanilla Ice one hit wonder – stop, collaborate and listen – contains some important lessons for those working with their communities. From our experience a collaborative approach between local councils and their communities is a key ingredient...
by Locale Consulting | Mar 18, 2018 | Advise, Engage, Govern
Complaints are an everyday fact in local government. These range from complaints about the Council not collecting the rubbish and barking dogs next door, to more serious ones about Councillor misbehaviour or allegations of corruption. How a council responds to these...
