Huon Valley Council is seeking community feedback on a new assessment tool to help Community self-assess where more homes could potentially be built, and develop clear Planning Scheme amendment applications in Rural Living Zones. Council undertook a study of Rural Living land in response to community calls for more housing options in Rural Living areas…
Huon Valley Council is launching a major community engagement initiative, inviting everyone in Cygnet to have their say and shape the future direction of their town. The Land Use and Development Strategy forecasts Cygnet will need 2,500 new homes by 2046. Residents are being called on to guide the development of a new Township Structure…
The Huon Valley’s spirit of innovation, community, and diversity took centre stage last Friday, as Tasmania’s Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, toured the region, meeting with community leaders and seeing firsthand the initiatives that help make the Valley unique. Mayor Sally Doyle emphasised, “It was an honour to showcase the dedication and…
Following months of community consultation and analysis, Huon Valley Council is inviting residents to hear the results of the Great Wheelie Bin Survey at a special community information session on waste. Council received a record-breaking response, with more than 1,300 survey participants—a clear sign of how passionate our community is about responsible waste management. The…
With over 3,100 registered dogs in the Huon Valley, it’s clear our four-legged friends play a special role in our community. Now, Council is inviting residents to have their say on a new draft Dog Management Policy designed to help keep people and pets safe and happy. The draft policy, approved for public consultation at…
Council is thrilled to announce the successful implementation of a significantly expanded CCTV surveillance network, delivering improved community safety for Huonville, Cygnet, and Geeveston. Delivered in partnership with the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT), this project responds to our community’s concerns – in a recent survey Huon Valley residents named safety as their top…
