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Local Government Minister David Templeman today wrote to all Mayors, Shire Presidents and Commissioners across the sector and thanked them for their work to date in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

Mr Templeman urged the sector to focus on a number of initiatives over the coming week, including:

• Re-opening libraries and other local government facilities that comply with the new requirements
• Helping the restaurant and hospitality sector by being as flexible as possible in letting businesses open up again, particularly regarding alfresco operations
• Moving back to conducting council and shire chamber meetings in person - while observing social distancing at all times - and with the public attending where possible
• Promoting the new regional travel guidelines
• Re-opening sport and recreation facilities where practicable.

Read the full media statement.