Category: News

Jefferys Track to undergo feasibility study and community consultation

The Tasmanian Government has funded a feasibility study for the upgrade of Jefferys Track, which runs from Crabtree in the Huon Valley area to Lachlan in the Derwent Valley. The feasibility study will be led by the Huon Valley Council in collaboration with the Derwent Valley Council. A transport link between the Huon and Derwent…

Community halls welcome new members

Local community halls are known as the hearts of townships, the places from which vitality and compassion flow through to the outer edges of communities. Huon Valley Council Acting Mayor Sally Doyle says our halls are where you’ll see people get together for all sorts of activities, from produce markets to knitting circles, sport and…

ARVOS weekly after-school activities returning from 30 July (Dover)

FREE weekly after-school activities for Huon Valley families are back! Following the success of Dover Give it a Go in 2019, the Huon Valley Council is excited to announce that free after-school activities are returning to Dover in 2020 with ‘Arvos’, supported by Tassal. Families of the Huon Valley are invited to come along for…

HAVE YOUR SAY: Huon Valley Council Climate Change Strategy – Part A Mitigation Plan

The Huon Valley Council is seeking community feedback on Part A of its Climate Change Strategy, which outlines the actions it will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the wider community to do the same. Community members can review and comment on the Climate Change Strategy – Part A Mitigation Plan by visiting…

Welcoming the Huon Valley’s newest citizens

Four new Australian citizens were welcomed into the Huon Valley community yesterday, at the first citizenship ceremony to be held since COVID-19 restrictions were eased.  A small gathering came together at Glen Huon Hall to show their support for the new citizens, who originate from England, China and Indonesia. Attendees included family and friends, Huon…

Live Stream: Special Meeting 15 July

A Special Meeting of the Huon Valley Council is being held at 6pm on Wednesday 15 July 2020 in the Council Chambers, Huonville. Visit https://youtu.be/2V2mQO8WN9w to view the meeting live stream. This meeting will consider the Local Government Association of Tasmania – General Meeting Motions and Plumbing Fees Amendment. Please note: Part of the meeting…