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 GrantsSuccessful grants have been announced. 31 councils will share in almost $1.3 million to implement roadside vegetation management projects. For more information please click.
Modernising Local GovernmentAfter analysing the feedback from the focus groups and the submissions, the Associations have prepared and released the Modernising Local Government: Consultation Report
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.
Integrating Evironmental Outcomes into IP&R ForumsFind out how to get the most out of reporting on the state of the environment. Register now.
LGSA Shires Conference 2012
The Shires Association is an association of 74 councils representing regional and rural councils to provide leadership and advocacy for the benefit of the community. The focus for the annual conference will be 'Keeping the LOCAL in Local Government'.
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) have thrown their support behind Angel Flight Australia and will be raising funds for the small not-for-profit organisation throughout 2012.
This week's issue is now available. Top stories include the Shires Association Conference Business Papers, the 2012-13 Federal Budget and the Local Government and Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Symposium.
The Australian Government's commitment in the 2012-13 budget to extend two important funding schemes to improve local road networks and address hazardous blackspots is welcome news for NSW councils.
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) have welcomed the 2.5 per cent increase to councillor fees, determined by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, despite the fact that the increase is less than previous years.
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) are calling on the NSW Government to reject many of the recommendations of the Livestock Health and Pest Authority review, which fails to acknowledge or address many of the issues concerning NSW Local Government.
This week's issue is now available. Top stories include Get ready for NSW Local Government Week, the 2012 Water Conference Registration Now Open and Legislative Council Inquiry into Coal Seam Gas Report.
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) welcome the timely release of the Parliamentary Committee Report into Coal Seam Gas and strongly support the recommendation that a fair share of mining royalties be returned to communities in rural and regional areas.
This week's issue is now available. Top stories include One Association, National Awards for Local Government 2012 and Dementia Services Evaluation Grants.
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW welcome the selection of two respected experts to the special panel established to review and help improve Local Government in NSW.
Australian heritage and culture will be showcased next week through a number of events hosted by NSW councils in celebration of the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival.
The impact of coal mining and coal seam gas extraction on local communities was one of the key issues discussed by Mayors and councillors with President of the Shires Association of NSW, Cr Ray Donald, at a meeting of 13 northern NSW councils today.
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