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Temporary Hardship Application Form

Council has developed a simple, easy to fill out temporary hardship application form for residents suffering hardship due to the public health emergency COVID-19.

Litchfield Council COVID-19 Ratepayers Support

Litchfield Council is providing support for households and businesses as part of the COVID-19 response.

Green Waste Fees Waived

Council is providing free green waste services to Litchfield residents at our transfer stations until the end of June 2020, minimising contact between the community and staff.

Recreation Reserves Update

It has come to Council’s attention that Howard Park Recreation Reserve was vandalised over the Easter weekend.

April Council Meeting Online

Wednesday 15 April, Council meeting will be held via Zoom video conferencing.

Recreation Reserves Update

Effective immediately Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve, McMinns Lagoon and Knuckey Lagoon Recreation Reserves are only open to the public for exercising by yourself.

Council office doors closed to the public

Council is open, however, our office doors are closed to the public.

Library Click and Collect Service

We may be closed to the public, but staff are still working hard to get you what you need.

Council's response to current restrictions for COVID-19

In response to COVID-19, Council would like to advise the community of the following changes that have been put in place.

CLOSED - Taminmin Library

In line with the recent Australian Government announcements regarding COVID-19, Taminmin Community Library will shut its doors to the school and community from 5:00pm Wednesday 25 March.

No Cash Accepted

In response to the health and safety protocols regarding COVID-19, Council would like to advise our community of some changes that are being implemented.

Litchfield Council Service Delivery Updates in Response to COVID-19

In response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), from today, Thursday 19 March 2020, Litchfield Council has activated responsible and proactive measures to prioritise the safety of our community and staff. These measures have been considered extensively to minimise any disruption to services where possible with the primary focus being the health and safety of our community and staff.

NT Government Managed Road Reserve Guidelines

Bringing Australians Safely Home

Letter from the Chief Medical Officer

Please see link below a letter from the Australian Chief Medical Officer, Prof. Brendan Murphy for the parents at Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Howard Springs and the surrounding community.

7 February 2020

Media Release - Wanted local artists

Entries are open for the Litchfield Council 2020 Art Exhibition to be held Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March in Whitewood Hall, Howard Springs.

Media Release - Community leads Freds Pass Reserve Governance Review

Expressions of interest are being sought from community members to join a Litchfield Council Community Reference Group to review the governance arrangements for managing Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve (FPSRR) in partnership with the Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve Board (FPSRR Board).

13 January 2020

Cyclone Watch - Update 1

Council would like to advise that Darwin and the surrounding areas (including the Litchfield municipality) has been upgraded to a Stage 1 Cyclone Watch.