Input sought on Carr Villa Master Plan Published on 28 March 2025 The City of Launceston will seek community feedback on its draft masterplan for the municipality's largest public cemetery, Carr Villa Memorial Park, after consultation was endorsed by Councillors at this week's meeting. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Exciting future vision for St Leonards and Waverley Published on 27 March 2025 The City of Launceston wants to hear from residents, landowners, stakeholders, developers, and service providers to help shape the future of St Leonards and Waverley. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
Works set for John Hart Conservatory Published on 21 March 2025 The John Hart Conservatory in City Park is set to undergo a major restoration to preserve its beauty and structural integrity for future generations. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Microchip registry changes - Advice for dog owners Published on 21 March 2025 The Office of Local Government has advised that microchip registry company HomeSafeID may soon close its website. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council releases draft Strategic Plan Published on 19 March 2025 The City of Launceston is setting an ambitious course for the next decade with the release of its draft 2035 Strategic Plan — a dynamic blueprint designed to shape the city's growth, innovation, and liveability over the coming years. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
2025 Fuel Reduction Burn Program to get underway Published on 18 March 2025 The City of Launceston expects to begin its annual fuel reduction burn program for 2025 in early April, weather depending. Tagged as: , Community Safety
First Basin Track damage being assessed Published on 14 March 2025 The City of Launceston is overseeing engineering safety assessments to the First Basin Track within the Cataract Gorge, following a bushfire in the reserve last week. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Albert Hall upgrades to complement Eastern Wing works Published on 06 March 2025 The City of Launceston has today voted to invest in renovation works within the Albert Hall proper, while a major redevelopment of the building's Eastern Wing nears completion. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Council unveils bold new housing plan Published on 06 March 2025 City of Launceston Councillors have today endorsed the Draft Launceston Housing Plan 2025-2040, a long-term strategy aimed at ensuring secure, affordable, and well-located housing for all residents. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Groundbreaking social impact report released Published on 19 February 2025 The City of Launceston has implemented six ABCDE Learning sites in suburbs across our municipality over the past seven years. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Dining deck feedback sought Published on 14 February 2025 The City of Launceston is encouraging residents and business owners to have their say in the final months of consultation over the Council's George St dining deck trial. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
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