News

New Aussies welcomed on Australian Citizenship Day

Litchfield Council welcomed 39 new citizens at our Australian citizenship ceremony today, as part of Australian Citizenship Day celebrations.

Recycling provides community funds

Applications are now open for the 2021 Litchfield Council Community Grants Scheme, which turns recycling into funds for community groups and organisations to access through an application process.

Applications open for Round 2 of the Seeding New Investment Fund

Regional Development Australia NT is now welcoming applications from local communities across the Territory for the second round of the Seeding New Investment Fund.

11th Council of Litchfield

Congratulations and welcome to the 11th Council of Litchfield, officially announced this morning by Electoral Commissioner Mr Iain Loganathan.

Virginia Road Pavement Rehabilitation

Litchfield Council has commenced works on Virginia Road which includes the removal and replacement of a section of the existing failing pavement structure.

Power Road - Road Safety Upgrades

Litchfield Council has received Federal grant funding for the Black Spot identified on Power Road.

Road works have commenced and include widening of the floodway, nearest Girraween Road and pavement upgrades.

Do you have a passion for planning and development?

The Development Consent Authority (DCA) makes decisions on planning applications for development and subdivision in the Litchfield Council area.

COVID-19 Lockdown Lifted

Hooray Litchfield, we are out of lockdown.

Well done to each and everyone of you!

Lockdown Announcement August

The Northern Territory Government has just announced under the Northern Territory Pandemic Plan, the Greater Darwin region, which includes the Litchfield municipality, Palmerston and Katherine will be in lockdown from Monday 16 August 12pm, until Thursday 19 August 12pm.

Message from Gamba Grass Roots

Gamba Grass Roots and Palmerston and Regional Business Association advises that the Litchfield Council Candidate Forum is cancelled.

August Council Meeting Online Arrangements

Due to the recently announced COVID-19 lockdown, the August Council meeting and Community & Public Question Time are online.

Have Your Say Litchfield - 320 Arnhem Highway Options

Litchfield Council is inviting residents, local businesses, sporting clubs, community groups and interested stakeholders, to participate in a community led consultation to develop potential options for the best use and future development of 320 Arnhem Highway, Humpty Doo.

Going Green Rebate

Applications Open Now!

Council has identified a new initiative to encourage the reduction of landfill through the 'Going Green Rebate' program.

2021 Local Government Election Litchfield Workshop

With nominations for the August 2021 Northern Territory Local Government Elections opening on 16 July, Litchfield Council were proud to join the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) and the Northern Territory Electoral Commission (NTEC) to co-host an Information Session. 

Message from the Mayor

Local Government Minister excited about growth in Litchfield

Minister Chansey Paech and Litchfield Council Mayor Maree Bredhauer met today in Holtze and discussed the suburbs of Holtze, Kowandi and parts of Virginia.

Connecting Our Community - Newsletter Volume 4

Community newsletter - Connecting our Community - Volume 4 out now!

Council Services and Facilities Update

The NT Government announced the lockdown has been lifted.

There are however some restrictions still in place. 

Municipal Plan and Budget 2021-22 Approved

At last night’s Special Meeting, Council endorsed the Municipal Plan and Budget 2021-22, which includes the first Going Green Rebate for cloth nappies and reusable sanitary items in the NT.

NTG Lockdown - Update

Updates to Council's facilities and services during the Lockdown period.