Tag: council mergers
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LABOR CALLS FOR COUNCIL MERGER INQUIRY
The state opposition is calling for an inquiry into council mergers amid Central Coast Council’s $89 million deficit. The probe would look into how affected councils’ finances have been impacted by the amalgamation process. A report by LSI found $1 billion has been lost over the past three years across those New South Wales councils.…
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FORUM HEARS LESSONS OF FORCED COUNCIL MERGERS
More than three years on from forced amalgamations, impacted councils across New South Wales are still working to combine services. A two day forum has wrapped up on the Central Coast today, seeking to share lessons learnt across the state.