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
Reusable nappy, period and incontinence product rebate available Published on 22 March 2024 The City of Launceston is offering a new cloth nappy and reusable sanitary product rebate on a trial basis, in line with the Council's sustainability and waste reduction initiatives and in response to the needs of our community. Tagged as: , Environment
Lecture series to explore climate change in Northern Tasmania Published on 09 February 2024 Northern Tasmanians with an interest in climate change, sustainability and the environment are invited to the Engage for Change Community Talk Series. Tagged as: , Environment
Feedback sought on open space strategy Published on 28 November 2023 The City of Launceston is seeking public input to help develop a new Recreation and Open Space Strategy for the municipality. Tagged as: , Environment
Floating habitats support willow management program Published on 18 October 2023 The City of Launceston has this week installed artificial floating bird habitats in Queechy Lake along with removing willow saplings as part of its annual willow management program. Tagged as: , Environment
Life returning to Kings Meadows Rivulet Published on 05 June 2023 Kings Meadows rivulet is one of Launceston's most well-known urban waterways. Tagged as: , Environment
Russells Plains fuel reduction burn Published on 20 March 2023 If forecast weather conditions remain favourable, the City of Launceston will today undertake a fuel reduction burn at Russell Plains. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment
2023 Fuel reduction burn program to get underway Published on 17 March 2023 The City of Launceston expects to begin its annual fuel reduction burn program next week, weather depending. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment
Registrations open for 2023 Hard Waste Collection program Published on 01 February 2023 Registrations for the City of Launceston's annual Hard Waste Collection program are open online until Tuesday, February 28. Tagged as: , Environment
FOGO awaits new national standards for compostable packaging Published on 18 January 2023 The City of Launceston will temporarily suspend the collection and processing of compostable packaging from local events at its organic processing facility while it awaits new national standards for compostable packaging to be implemented. Tagged as: , Environment