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 | Aug 31, 2018 | Advise, Govern
Wired to connect As human beings we are wired to connect with other humans. This is because we are social animals, and so too is our brain. Research has shown that our brain is directly and deeply influenced by our social interaction with others. The 80 year study...
by Locale Consulting | Jul 31, 2018 | Advise, Govern
Risk to employers of workplace bullying and harassment complaints Workplace bullying and harassment complaints are on the rise. This is due to a number of factors such as: / increasing awareness of the need to complain and “call out” inappropriate behaviour / ...
