New council leader
The City of Melbourne has announced the appointment of a new general manager of strategy, planning and climate change.
CEO Justin Hanney announced on February 14 that current Baw Baw Shire CEO Alison Leighton had been selected from a “strong field that attracted applicants from across Australia and internationally”.
She will oversee areas including city strategy, planning and building, Aboriginal Melbourne, climate change action and Resilient Melbourne.
She will commence her role on March 30.
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