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2020 Volunteer Service Awards recipients announced

The Huon Valley Council Volunteer Service Awards are presented annually during National Volunteer Week (18–24 May) to recognise the achievements and contributions made by the many volunteers in our community. Congratulations to this year’s highly deserving award recipients: Volunteer Service Award Kaitlyn Bailey Kaitlyn Bailey has been volunteering as a teaching assistant in the Early…

Huon Valley Roadmap to Reopening*

*Subject to Public Health advice and State Government regulations 18 May Produce markets are allowed to operate (not food vans) Up to 10 people allowed at parks, playgrounds, skate parks and tennis courts 25 May Sports grounds open for exercise and training purposes only, with participation numbers in line with the State Government regulations Council’s…

Have Your Say: Huon Valley Recreation Plan

The Huon Valley Recreation Plan is designed as a ten-year guide for future planning, development and management of sport and recreation within the Huon Valley. As part of its development, the Huon Valley community, sporting clubs, schools and other groups were invited to a series of workshops and an online survey was available to complete…

2020 Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarships awarded

Huon Valley Council is excited to announce the recipients of the Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarship for 2020, Jaimi-Lee Armstrong of Cygnet and Sarah Duggan of Southport. The scholarship aims to assist Huon Valley residents to study in the health field and is an example of the Council’s commitment to lifelong learning, innovation and the…

Expressions of Interest now open for Audit Panel Independent Members

The Huon Valley Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified professionals for the role of Independent Member of its Audit Panel. The Audit Panel comprises four members, two Councillors and two independent members who have a broad range of skills and experience in accordance with the Council’s Audit Panel Charter and selection criteria.…

Plan to reopen Huon Valley recreational spaces and facilities safely

In line with the State Government’s staged plan to ease restrictions, the Huon Valley Council is undertaking a number of protective measures to make sure our recreational spaces and facilities are safe for community use when they re-open. The safety of our community and council staff is the highest priority. Recreation spaces such as sporting…