What the new local government guidelines mean for residents
An explainer on funding, responsibilities and how to raise issues with your council.
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New guidelines for local governments set out how councils should spend their allocations and how they should report to residents.
What changes
- Councils must publish a summary of income and spending each quarter
- Community meetings must be held at least twice a year
- Complaints must receive a written response within a set time
Residents who want to raise an issue can start by contacting their ward councillor or the council secretariat, and can ask to see published reports at the council office.
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