On the Roundup for 29th January 2024, 
A councillor’s suspension put on hold by VCAT;
State Government claims of housing supply progress challenged by a Melbourne mayor;
Local government identities recognised with Australia Day honours;
NSW Councils seek rate variations to deal with financial challenges;
A mayor to run for parliament, while an MP quits to run for Council;
A UK council takes a 200M pound hit on a disastrous investment; 
and much more local government news from around Australia and beyond.

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