Huon Valley Council’s Land Use and Development Strategy (LUDS) has received a major Strategic Planning Project Award, recognising excellence in planning and community engagement. The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) Awards for Planning Excellence recognise the contributions that planners make to enhance communities and create liveable, thriving and sustainable places. The project, a collaboration between…
The Council has completed the 2024 annual performance review for its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lachlan Kranz. “The annual performance review is a vital process to ensure our Council maintains strong and accountable leadership. I am pleased to report that the CEO has exceeded expectations, demonstrating dedication and effectiveness in advancing the Council’s strategic vision.…
Huon Valley Council, the Tasmanian Health Service and Huon Regional Care have agreed to a multi-year contract to provide rural hospital beds at Dover Medical Centre. Supported by Huon Regional Care nursing staff, Huon Valley Medical doctors are on 24-hour call to support inpatients in three rural health beds. Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said…
A new online Emergency Management Hub is on our website. This Hub provides the local community with crucial resources to prepare for risks including storms, floods, fires, heatwaves and landslides. The Emergency Management Hub is available at https://www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/residents/emergency-information/ “The Emergency Management Hub is a fantastic resource all year-round, but with bushfires being the most likely…
Council has a new street sweeper that will help deliver cleaner and safer streets across the Huon Valley. “Having our own street sweeper means we can now schedule regular cleaning of local streets and respond faster when needed, rather than relying on contractors. This is a practical investment that will help prevent our stormwater pits…
Huon Valley Council has approved changes to waste fees aimed at reducing costs for residents and improving operational efficiency. Under the new fee structure: Mayor Sally Doyle said the changes which pass through savings from operational improvements make the waste fee structure simpler and fairer for residents. “The reduced minimum fees in particular will benefit…
