Carols event to light up City Park Published on 28 November 2024 The City of Launceston and partner community groups are planning to host a Carols in the Park event in Launceston's City Park on Sunday, December 22 from 5pm. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
UTAS Stadium changes ownership Published on 15 November 2024 The City of Launceston has this week formally voted to transfer the ownership of UTAS Stadium to Stadiums Tasmania. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Northern Gateway project to welcome Launceston visitors Published on 15 November 2024 The City of Launceston and Department of State Growth are working together to deliver a new public art work on the Midland Highway's entrance to Launceston, dubbed the Northern Gateway project. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Recognising National Survivors' Day Published on 12 November 2024 The City of Launceston held a special event at Town Hall today to mark National Survivors' Day with Mayor Matthew Garwood and CEO Sam Johnson signing the Council's Statement of Commitment to the Safety of Children and Young People. Tagged as: , Community Safety
New mobile food vendor policy adopted Published on 01 November 2024 The City of Launceston has approved a new Mobile Food Vendor Policy, aimed at making it cheaper and simpler for food vans to operate on Council-managed land in the municipality. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Council endorses development of flood mitigation strategy Published on 31 October 2024 The City of Launceston has endorsed scoping works for a new Flood Mitigation Strategy, and will fund its development through its 2025/26 Annual Budget. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Council backs community projects in funding round Published on 31 October 2024 The City of Launceston has allocated $36,627 in funding to eleven community groups in its first round of Community Grant funding for the 2024/25 financial year. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Local legends sought for recognition awards Published on 31 October 2024 The City of Launceston is seeking community heroes for its 2025 Community Recognition Awards. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
First Basin Swimming Pool set for summer 2024/25 Published on 31 October 2024 Tassie's most picturesque pool will officially open on Saturday for the November long weekend and summer ahead. Tagged as: , Community Safety
London calling for Mayor Published on 31 October 2024 City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood will attend the upcoming City Nation Place Awards in London next week as part of a self-funded trip. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
New mobile food vendor policy adopted Published on 01 November 2024 The City of Launceston has approved a new Mobile Food Vendor Policy, aimed at making it cheaper and simpler for food vans to operate on Council-managed land in the municipality. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Council takes out economic development awards Published on 17 October 2024 The City of Launceston has been recognised at the 2024 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence in Melbourne tonight. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Honours & Celebration
Forum explores development opportunities Published on 18 September 2024 The City of Launceston hosted a developer forum yesterday, providing investors with insights into the strategic planning work the Council is currently undertaking on behalf of the municipality's residents. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Building a thriving business in Launceston Published on 12 September 2024 Three of the State's best business brains will visit Launceston next week to present a workshop to Launceston small business stakeholders titled 'Building a Thriving Business'. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Contract for Birchalls redevelopment terminated Published on 24 May 2024 The City of Launceston has terminated a contract of sale for the Birchalls building, but remains committed to an appropriate redevelopment of the Brisbane St Mall property. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
2023 State of the City report released Published on 27 September 2023 The number of registered businesses in the Launceston municipality grew 7.2 per cent from 5607 to 6008 in the last financial year, according to the City of Launceston's State of the City report. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Cheers all round after Boag's decision Published on 26 January 2023 Launceston Mayor Danny Gibson has expressed his delight with the news that brewery giant Lion has reversed its decision to close the Boag's visitor centre and brewery tours. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Boag's visitor centre closure "a significant blow" Published on 19 January 2023 Launceston Mayor Danny Gibson has expressed his disappointment at news the city’s popular Boags visitor centre and brewery tours will shut down from January 31. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
City of Launceston approves $238m worth of development Published on 06 September 2022 The City of Launceston approved $238m worth of development across 674 applications during the last financial year. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases