News

Media Release - Mayor welcomes new CEO

Litchfield Council Mayor Maree Bredhauer welcomes new Chief Executive Officer Daniel Fletcher to the region, commencing 26 August 2019.

Media Release - Upgraded playground open for school holidays

Upgrades initiated by the Community to Howard Park Recreation Reserve playground are now complete with temporary fencing being removed today, just in time for school holidays.

11 June 2019

Whitewood Road Upgrades

A tender has been awarded for the Whitewood Road Pavement Rehabilitiation to A1 Plant and Civil Pty Ltd.

28 May 2019

Media Release - Draft 2019-20 Municipal Plan and Budget

Last night Litchfield Council passed its draft 2019-2020 Budget and is inviting community comment.

Media Release - Advocacy program results in a $20 million funding announcement

The $90 million mango industry is set to increase production with today’s announcement by the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development Anthony Albanese that the Shorten Labor Government will provide $20 million towards the Mango Industry Strategic Roads project to upgrade Litchfield Council roads.

5 April 2019

Media Release - A welcomed $10 million announcement

The highly anticipated Litchfield Council Aquatic Facility is one step closer to becoming a reality with today’s announcement by the Federal Member for Lingiari, Warren Snowden that the Shorten Labor Government will provide $10 million to build the pool if elected.

Media Release - Mobile Black Spot Funding Motion

Litchfield Council is advocating on behalf of all Territorians to promote better connectivity, through a motion that will be put to the National General Assembly of Local Government to be held in Canberra in June 2019.

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.