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Litchfield Women in Business Network Committee Vacancy's

Litchfield Women in Business Network is a network of professional women living or working in the Litchfield Municipality or with a close association to the Litchfield Municipality.

2018 Community Survey Results

The Litchfield Council Community Survey is conducted annually to hear from people living in the Litchfield Municipality.

Media Release - Expressions of Interest

Litchfield Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join a Community Reference Group to assist with the review of Council’s current Rating Policy.

Taminmin Community Library Transfer

The Taminmin Community Library is a highly valued local library for Humpty Doo, however, two studies that have been conducted over the past few years have identified that the public library service isn’t meeting the needs of all Litchfield residents.

Media Release - Deputy Mayor Tenure

Following a 12-month tenure in the Deputy Mayor role, Councillor Kirsty Sayers-Hunt has been re-elected by her fellow Elected Members to the role for a further 12 months at last week’s Council meeting.

Community Reference Group - Expressions of Interest

Litchfield Council is committed to a full review of its current Rating Policy, which determines the way we distribute rates, not how much we charge.

Animal Management Plan Discussion Paper

Council is preparing a four-year Animal Management Plan which will guide its management of domestic dogs and other animals within the municipality.

Dog Registration Due

Dog registration renewal letters have recently been sent to dog owners in the Litchfield Muncipality.

14 August 2018

Bushfires

There are a number of fires burning in the Top End.

31 July 2018

Road Opening Notice

Subdivision of Crown land, for a lease in excess of 12 years, for creation of a single 2 ha lot in the north west corner of Section 674, Hundred of Cavenagh, fronting Parkin Road was approved on 23 November 2017.

Road Opening Notice

A section of Freds Pass Road between Beaumont Road and Strangways Road has been identified as a blackspot due to a sharp bend in the road.

Media Release - Sealing a sweet deal could see mango industry grow

An investment of $20.1m to seal gravel roads is needed to boost the mango industry and improve productivity and the Territory’s horticultural competitiveness.

29 June 2018

Media Release - Community groups winning with trash

Last night 11 community organisations benefited up to $5000 each from the recycling efforts of Litchfield residents at the 2018 round of the Litchfield Council Annual Community Grants Awards Night.

Media Release - 2018/19 draft Municipal Plan and Budget Changes

Community input was the focus when Council recommended final changes to its Draft Municipal Plan 2018/19 and Budget at last night’s Council Meeting.

Howard Springs Waste Transfer Station Urgent Closure

The NT Fire Services has advised Council to close the Howard Springs Transfer Station immediately due to the threat of a large fire in the area.

Road Opening Notice

Council wishes to advise that a subdivision of Crown Land, for a lease in excess of 12 years, for creation of a single 2ha lot in the north west corner of Section 674, Hundred of Cavenagh, fronting Parkin Road was approved on 23 November 2017.

Road Closure

Council would like to advise school users and motorists of changed traffic conditions on Freds Pass Road adjacent to Humpty Doo Primary School.