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.