Bronwyn Challis

Bronwyn Challis
Summer Update

Business Development – Summer Update Video

Informative /

Welcome to the LGP Summer update video. This season’s update includes information on our inaugural Lunch & Learn event, a recap of our networking meetings and events, an announcement about our collaboration with Telstra on the new Innovation & Development Fund, our upcoming Waste Webinar, current Tender Program and LGP’s Holiday shutdown period. Thanks for […]

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Welcome to the LGP Summer update video. This season’s update includes information on our inaugural Lunch & Learn event, a recap of our networking meetings and events, an announcement about our collaboration with Telstra on the new Innovation & Development Fund, our upcoming Waste Webinar, current Tender Program and LGP’s Holiday shutdown period. Thanks for

LGP Conference: Key Takeaways and Resources

Events /

At last week’s LGP Conference, we had the privilege of hearing from a diverse group of speakers who shared a wealth of valuable information across various topics. This article offers a concise overview of some of the key insights presented, along with additional resources and information that may be useful to you as you navigate

LGP Conference: Key Takeaways and Resources Read More »

At last week’s LGP Conference, we had the privilege of hearing from a diverse group of speakers who shared a wealth of valuable information across various topics. This article offers a concise overview of some of the key insights presented, along with additional resources and information that may be useful to you as you navigate

Business Development – Spring Update Video

Informative /

The Business Development Spring Update video covers: The upcoming LGP Annual Conference; updates on the Training Academy, including upcoming regional training programs; Strategic Procurement Solutions; and upcoming webinars on VendorPanel, LGP Contracts for Council Stores (now scheduled for 24th October); the latest updates on our website and expiring contracts and upcoming contract renewals. If you’d

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The Business Development Spring Update video covers: The upcoming LGP Annual Conference; updates on the Training Academy, including upcoming regional training programs; Strategic Procurement Solutions; and upcoming webinars on VendorPanel, LGP Contracts for Council Stores (now scheduled for 24th October); the latest updates on our website and expiring contracts and upcoming contract renewals. If you’d

Paul Youdell with the LGP Values Trophy

Introducing Paul Youdell as new Business Development Manager for the Northern Region

Highlights, News /

After six rewarding years as Business Development Manager for the Northern Region it is time for me to hand over the management of the region and focus solely on my role as Head of Business Development. I am deeply grateful that I have been entrusted with looking after councils in the northern region for many

Introducing Paul Youdell as new Business Development Manager for the Northern Region Read More »

After six rewarding years as Business Development Manager for the Northern Region it is time for me to hand over the management of the region and focus solely on my role as Head of Business Development. I am deeply grateful that I have been entrusted with looking after councils in the northern region for many

What’s On At LGP?

Our Services /

With a busy few months coming up, here’s a snapshot of what we’ve got coming up, with a wide range of events, webinars and training before Christmas: LGP Conference Each year the LGP Conference gets bigger and better and this year is no exception. The LGP Conference will be held in Sydney on 29th and

What’s On At LGP? Read More »

With a busy few months coming up, here’s a snapshot of what we’ve got coming up, with a wide range of events, webinars and training before Christmas: LGP Conference Each year the LGP Conference gets bigger and better and this year is no exception. The LGP Conference will be held in Sydney on 29th and

Use LGP Panels to Avoid Being Delayed by the Pre-election Caretaker Period

Informative /

NSW Local Government elections are coming up in September which means that the caretaker period will shortly be upon us. The caretaker period will run from 16th August to 13th September 2024 and is in place to ensure that council actions don’t interfere with the election process. The caretaker period affects all council staff undertaking

Use LGP Panels to Avoid Being Delayed by the Pre-election Caretaker Period Read More »

NSW Local Government elections are coming up in September which means that the caretaker period will shortly be upon us. The caretaker period will run from 16th August to 13th September 2024 and is in place to ensure that council actions don’t interfere with the election process. The caretaker period affects all council staff undertaking

Do you have a story to tell?

Sustainability /

LGP is excited to announce a new opportunity for NSW council staff to contribute articles to LGP News. Perhaps you’ve had a recent win that you’d like to share with your local government colleagues? This is your chance to shine and promote the great work you are doing. We welcome submissions covering various procurement-related subjects.

Do you have a story to tell? Read More »

LGP is excited to announce a new opportunity for NSW council staff to contribute articles to LGP News. Perhaps you’ve had a recent win that you’d like to share with your local government colleagues? This is your chance to shine and promote the great work you are doing. We welcome submissions covering various procurement-related subjects.

Slowing Down to Go Faster

Informative /

Last year I took up ParkRun. For those who have not heard of ParkRun, it is a free community event held each Saturday morning in locations around the world where participants run or walk 5km. It’s fun and I highly recommend it. When I started ParkRun I had a goal to run the whole way

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Last year I took up ParkRun. For those who have not heard of ParkRun, it is a free community event held each Saturday morning in locations around the world where participants run or walk 5km. It’s fun and I highly recommend it. When I started ParkRun I had a goal to run the whole way

Introducing Bronwyn Challis

Sustainability /

Who am I? I grew up in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney, where I lived until moving to Lismore in the early 2000s to finish my degree. I loved living there but moved back to Sydney to get married and have children. About 10 years ago we decided to take the plunge and move back

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Who am I? I grew up in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney, where I lived until moving to Lismore in the early 2000s to finish my degree. I loved living there but moved back to Sydney to get married and have children. About 10 years ago we decided to take the plunge and move back

What Does the Updated Public Interests Disclosure Act Have To Do With Procurement?

Informative /

The Public Interests Disclosures Act sets in place a system for public officials to report serious wrongdoing in a way that minimises the risk of reprisal. The Act applies to all public authorities in NSW, including councils. All public authorities, including councils, are required to have a policy that explains how they will receive, assess

What Does the Updated Public Interests Disclosure Act Have To Do With Procurement? Read More »

The Public Interests Disclosures Act sets in place a system for public officials to report serious wrongdoing in a way that minimises the risk of reprisal. The Act applies to all public authorities in NSW, including councils. All public authorities, including councils, are required to have a policy that explains how they will receive, assess

Electric Vehicle Kerbside Charging Grants

News, Informative /

NSW Climate and Energy Action is investing $10 million to support local government and charge point operators to install kerbside electric vehicle chargers across metropolitan NSW through the EV Kerbside Charging Grants. The grants are designed to help make it easier to own an electric vehicle by providing kerbside charging in locations where off-street parking

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NSW Climate and Energy Action is investing $10 million to support local government and charge point operators to install kerbside electric vehicle chargers across metropolitan NSW through the EV Kerbside Charging Grants. The grants are designed to help make it easier to own an electric vehicle by providing kerbside charging in locations where off-street parking

A Tale of Two Delegations

Informative /

Delegations of Authority versus Financial Delegations and their implication for councils when using LGP Contracts. As we know, the use of contracts established by Local Government Procurement (LGP) is an exemption from Section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). This means that when councils use LGP contracts, the open tendering requirements set out

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Delegations of Authority versus Financial Delegations and their implication for councils when using LGP Contracts. As we know, the use of contracts established by Local Government Procurement (LGP) is an exemption from Section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). This means that when councils use LGP contracts, the open tendering requirements set out