News

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.

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