Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Waverley Council ramps up security for an Bronte Beach Christmas bash Perth scraps a controversial workplace culture investigation Moreton Bay defends bulldozing of homeless camps in a Supreme Court human rights challenge Hobsons Bay residents win permanent rights to stay after 2.5-year fight against eviction Latrobe City Council apologises after a cat is mistakenly euthanised Byron Shire urges NSW Government to purchase a former hospital site for affordable housing SA councils demand action on lithium-ion battery fires London councils spent over £500 million on consultancy firms, now structurally dependent on private contractors Support the show The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association , the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website . Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.