New short-term rental accommodation rules announced last week not only fall far short of addressing local government concerns around problems created by the fast-emerging industry, they also set back efforts to provide affordable housing in their areas.
Regional councils across the State will have access to almost $5 million funding to digitise their planning processes thanks to the advocacy efforts of NSW’s peak body for councils.
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Linda Scott said the funding would help councils transition their existing planning procedures to the statewide e-planning platform by 1 July 2021.
Flood affected councils are being urged to take advantage of a range of emergency and clean-up assistance that has become available for their communities thanks to the advocacy efforts of NSW’s peak body for councils.
