How to improve Council’s financial sustainability and service delivery
This article explores how councils can refine their grant management processes today while preparing for the potential of untied funding.
Rebuilding Trust: Getting Projects Back on Track After Backlash
The path forward can seem daunting when planning or strategies spark stakeholder outrage—be it over a climbing area…
Decoding the inquiry into Local Government funding and services
The Parliamentary Inquiry into Victorian Local Government Funding and Services reveals significant challenges faced by councils, offering practical recommendations for financial sustainability. Let’s decode its implications for your council’s future.
Opportunities and Challenges of New Local Councillors
With the recent local council elections, councils across Victoria are welcoming a wave of fresh faces and perspectives. But with new councillors also come unique opportunities—and potential pitfalls, that may be minimised as we highlight here.
From Grid to Growth
With over 2,200 candidates vying for local council positions in the upcoming Victorian elections, there is a wave of fresh enthusiasm entering local government. So how should new councillors navigate the steep learning curve they’ll face with governance, protocols and complex local issues?
Case Study: Yarriambiack Shire Council
Yarriambiack Shire faces significant environmental issues, including high waste management costs, limited recycling options, and the impacts of climate change on agriculture and biodiversity.
See how Grantus aligned the Shire’s vision with the development of a Master Environment Strategy to address these issues.
Collaborative Visioning
🤔 How do you engage community members, industry stakeholders, AND government bodies in a process that balances environmental, economic, and community needs ALL, while aligning with long-term strategic goals of the client…? 🤷
Navigating the Future
As proud sponsors of the recent Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) Forum, our CEO Simon Coutts had the privilege of engaging with leaders across the sector to discuss crucial issues such as financial sustainability, securing additional funding, the impact of upcoming elections, and the transformative potential of AI in local government.