Welcome to the website of the Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales (LGSA).
The Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW are the peak industry bodies for Local Government in NSW.
They have about 60 joint staff who implement Executive and Conference decisions and provide research support for the policy positions and standing committees of both Associations. More about the Associations...
Highlights and Events
Roadside Vegetation Implementation GrantsApplications are now closed, however for more information please click through.
Environment AwardsNominations for the LGSA's Local Government Excellence in the Environment Awards have now closed. The Awards recognise councils' outstanding achievements in managing and protecting the environment. Awards will be presented on 29 November at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney.
LGSA Response Regarding 2012 LG ElectionsThe LGSA has received an unsatisfactory response from Premier O'Farrell in relation to conducting the Local Government elections in 2012, and have responded to the Premier and the Minister of Local Government voicing their dissatisfaction.
LGSA Tourism Conference 2012Partnered by Destination New South Wales this conference presents an interactive platform for councillors and council staff to listen to experts and peers, and to find out how other councils are engaging and managing their tourism industry.
LGA Election ResultsThe final results of the LGA elections showing candidates in ballot order can be found here
LGSA Water Management Conference 2012
The Water Management Conference presents an opportunity to tackle key water management issues and discuss emerging issues in the water portfolio from a Local Government perspective. This years conference runs 22- 24 July 2012. Hosted by Wagga Wagga City Council.
This week's issue is now available. Top stories include National Trust Heritage Awards 2012, 2012 National Close the Gap Day and 2012 Tourism Conference - Early Bird Registrations Closing.
Nearly 3,000 people from 101 countries will celebrate Australia Day by taking their citizenship pledges at one of the 95 ceremonies hosted by NSW councils tomorrow.
This week's issue is now available. Top stories include Constitutional Recognition of Local Government - contribution of funds, 2012 LGSA Tourism Conference and Swimming Pools Act 1992 Review - Request for submissions on discussion paper.
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) welcomed the review of the Waste and Environment Levy announced by Minister for the Environment, the Hon Robyn Parker MP yesterday
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) have welcomed the commencement of the NSW Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme (the Scheme).
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) have expressed concern about what exactly the new environmental watering scheme means in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP).
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) have donated $17, 957 to their charity of the year for 2011, Stewart House*.
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) have expressed serious reservations with the Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) issued on Thursday, 8 December 2011 by the Council of Australian Government (COAG) Standing Council on Environment and Water.
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) welcome the release of the NSW Government's Issues Paper on the NSW Planning Review announced on Tuesday, 6 December 2011.
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) continue to call for the removal of rate pegging, following the second independent determination of the rate pegging limit by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART).
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