Local Government
Circular Economy Network
The LGA CE Network is for local government officers responsible for leading and/or contributing to the delivery of circular economy initiatives and strategies within their municipality. This network includes officers from economic development/local economies, waste and environmental sustainability teams, as well as other Council officers as appropriate.
The network meets every 6-8 weeks, with meetings hosted online by different Councils. Reach out below to learn more about this impact oriented network.
Network's primary functions:
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Support and inspire Council officers to develop and deliver best practice circular economy strategies and initiatives.
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Organise presentations from Councils with circular strategies and initiatives in place .
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Provide networking opportunities for officers developing and delivering circular economy strategies and initiatives.
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Share programs and initiatives which support businesses to take advantage of circular economy opportunities and transition to more circular business models.
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Support Council officers to inform relevant internal stakeholders including councillors, executive, management, about the role Councils play in developing a circular economy .
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Share information and resources on circular economy and local government.
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Identify opportunities for network/group members to utilise existing platforms such as LG Pro and Local Government Performance Reporting Framework to raise the profile and legitimise the importance of leading Councils playing a leadership role to develop the circular economy.
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Provide a collective Council voice on the circular economy that can feed into and provide advice on circular economy strategies and plans developed by other organisations or levels of government.
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Seek cross-Council opportunities to accelerate and collaborate on circular economy opportunities.