2024-07-26 – Sam Coupland – Armidale Regional Council [Paul Tolley] AI

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Mayor Sam Coupland shares the Armidale Regional Council’s big win – they snagged a prestigious award for their successful cultural change program and strong governance. 👏 This recognition motivates the staff and shows the council’s commitment to being a well-run organization that responds to the community.
Coupland also discusses the upcoming local government elections and the caretaker period. He emphasizes the importance of civic education to ensure well-functioning democracies. 🗳️
The episode covers a range of topics, including the council’s draft housing strategy, a new rail trail project, and the dissolution of the New England Weeds Authority. Lots of updates on the local council’s work! 🏘️🌳
Stay tuned to see what’s next as the new council members take office. 👀 This is one podcast you don’t want to miss! 🎙️