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Media Release - 2019 Community Grants Scheme Open

Applications are now open for almost $33,000 from recycled trash, to organisations and community groups through Litchfield Council’s Annual Community Grants Program 2019.

Media Release - Going Solar Saving Dollars

Going solar is paying big dividends for Litchfield Council with Council’s monthly office electricity bill almost halved.

Media Release - Reducing landfill one TV at a time

Litchfield Council is doing its bit for the environment with 33 tonnes of old TVs and computers recycled over the last fourteen months, the equivalent of three semi-trailers.

Resignation of Litchfield Council CEO

Litchfield Council’s CEO, Kaylene Conrick has resigned after three and half years in the top job to spend more time with family.

Draft Youth Policy

In November 2018, Litchfield Council released a Youth Policy Discussion Paper to involve the community, in particular senior school students, local police and youth service providers, in the development of the draft Youth Policy.

Humpty Doo Village Green Playground *Update*

Following a recent playground audit report, and to ensure the Humpty Doo Village Green playground is safe for all users, Council has removed two of the smaller slides and rehabilitated removal sites at Humpty Doo Village Green.

Knuckey Lagoon Recreation Reserve Committee Vacancy

Knuckey Lagoon Recreation Reserve is managed by Council and a Committee consisting of community members, user groups and the North Ward's Councillor Salter.

Media Release - A safe direction for Girraween Primary School

Pedestrian and vehicle safety have been the number one priority as Litchfield Council completes a project at Girraween Primary School in time for the 2019 school year.

Media Release - Calling all Litchfield artists

Litchfield Council is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the Litchfield Women in Business Network ‘Visions of Balance’ Art Exhibition to be held on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March 2019, in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Freds Pass Road Realignment

In early 2018, Council commenced the Freds Pass Road Realignment Project.

Litchfield Women in Business Network Art Exhibition

Celebrating International Women's Day "Visions of Balance"

1 February 2019

Women of Litchfield Art Exhibition

Celebrating International Women's Day "Visions of Balance".

Humpty Doo Village Green Playground *Update*

The two smaller slides have now been removed, grass planted and the temporary fences taken down.

Australia Day Celebrations

Come and celebrate everything Australian at the Litchfield Council Australia Day Event.

Humpty Doo Village Green Playground *Update*

An arborist has prepared a report stating, the excavation works needed to install soft fall to the two small free standing slides will compromise the trees near the playground.

Humpty Doo Village Green Playground *Update*

**Update on the recent closure of various play equipment due to an independent auditor identifying three free standing slides urgently require soft fall to meet Australian Standards for playgrounds**

Humpty Doo Village Green Playground

Litchfield Council recently commissioned an independent audit of the playgrounds at Humpty Doo Village Green.

Citizen of the Year Nominations

Nominations are closing soon for Litchfield Council's Australia Day Awards:

• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Community Event of the Year

Media Release - Taminmin Community Library

Councils work together to enhance the public library service experience for the Litchfield Community.