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Closing Date Extended

The closing date for the Annual Community Survey has been extended to Friday 29 June 2018 and we want to hear from you.

Palmerston Regional Hospital

The Palmerston Regional Hospital is expected to be open to patients in July 2018.

Litchfield Council Bendigo Bank 2018 Youth Forum

Council would like to thank the three schools; Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Sattler Christian College and Taminmin College for participating in the Litchfield Council Bendigo Bank 2018 Youth Forum as part of NT Youth Week in April 2018.

25 May 2018

Special Meeting of Council

Annual Community Survey

The Annual Community Survey is open and we want to hear from Litchfield residents on a range of topics.

2018 Community Grants

Council's Community Grants Scheme aims to support community projects and activities which address local needs, strengthen community relationships, build social inclusion and environmental sustainability, and enhance the well-being of Litchfield residents.

Draft Municipal Plan and Budget 2018/2019

At Council's Meeting on 18 April 2018, the draft Municipal Plan and Budget 2018/2019 was endorsed for public consultation, with submissions closing 21 May 2018.

Media Release - ANZAC DAY

Commemorations will take place at the Humpty Doo Village Green for ANZAC Day on Wednesday 25 April 2018 from 9.00am.

23 March 2018

Knuckey Lagoon Recreation Reserve

Council would like to advise, Knuckey Lagoon Recreation Reserve is now open with some restricted areas.

Green Waste

To assist with the continued clean-up efforts from Cyclone Marcus, Council has extended the free green waste disposal until the end of April 2018.

Cyclone Marcus Clean Up - Update

Livingstone, Berry Springs, Howard Park and McMinns Lagoon Reserves and Humpty Doo Village Green are now all open to the public.

Cyclone Marcus Clean Up - Update

End of day 2 clean up, all recreation reserves have been assessed and will remain closed while the clean up continues.

Waste transfer stations

Council would like to advise that the waste transfer stations at Howard Springs, Berry Springs and Humpty Doo will resume normal operations from tomorrow morning (Sunday 18 March).

Cyclone Marcus update

The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled the cyclone warning for the Darwin area.

Cyclone Marcus Update

A cyclone warning has been declared for the Darwin area, including the Litchfield region.

Cyclone Watch

A cyclone watch has been declared for the Darwin area, including the Litchfield Council area.

Finn Road - speed changes

Council would like to advise that a safety assessment has been conducted on Finn Road resulting in the speed limit being reduced from 80kmph to 60kmph between Hardy's Creek and Cox Peninsula Road.

Special Meeting of Council

A Special Meeting of the Litchfield Council has been convened.