The City of Perth is hosting a meeting of the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM) this week, attended by Lord Mayors from around Australia and the Lord Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown.

 

Australia's capital city Lord Mayors have met annually for more than 50 years to share information and ideas about civic improvements and to work collectively to advocate the importance of cities and urban communities on the national stage. 

 

Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said the Lord Mayors are championing the interests of cities to encourage Federal Government investment in infrastructure and services.

 

"We have a full agenda, discussing activities to implement the Federal Government's National Urban Policy and opportunities to enhance local government’s well established ability to work with communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through initiatives like the CitySwitch Green Office Program in which Perth participates.” 

 

Lord Mayor Scaffidi said the Lord Mayors would also be touring key developments in Perth, such as Perth Arena, Northbridge Piazza, the Key City Worker housing project in East Perth, Brookfield Place and BHP Tower and Claisebrook Cove.

 

"This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase Perth.  The Lord Mayors last met here in 2005, so there is a significant amount of change we can share," Ms Scaffidi