Category: Media Release

Christmas and new year operating hours

Council wishes to advise the community that our Customer Service Centre and Offices will be closed from Monday, 23 December 2024 and reopen Monday, 6 January 2025.    “Council staff will be taking their leave entitlements over this period,” Mayor Sally Doyle said. “After a year of serving our community and achieving great outcomes, it’s a…

Council’s Great Wheelie Bin Survey – We want to hear from you

For your say on waste services, the Great Wheelie Bin Survey will be launched this Saturday at the Huon Show. You can have your say on potential extensions to kerbside collection routes and the introduction of green bins for Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO). “This survey is an excellent opportunity for the whole community…

Find a defibrillator fast: Council launches new online tool

Our website now provides crucial information about the use and locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the Huon Valley. Find this page on our website at https://www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/defibrillator-locations/ The page links directly to LISTmap, a comprehensive map of AED locations across the Huon Valley. The interactive map provides up-to-date information on all registered AEDs in…

If in doubt, leave it out – contaminated recycling costs

Huon Valley Council expects to pay an additional $30,000 in recycling processing fees this year due to increased recycling contamination. This affects all ratepayers. “Recycling properly means less cost and a more sustainable environment,” Mayor Sally Doyle has said. “If in doubt, leave it out”. An audit of kerbside recycling bins in the Huon Valley…

Draft Annual Report to be endorsed

Huon Valley Council anticipates the endorsement of its 2023/2024 Annual Report at Wednesday night’s Ordinary Meeting of Council. “Our Annual Report showcases the dedication and hard work of our Council staff, the strategic direction set by our Executive Leadership Team and Councillors, and the collective achievements that have shaped our community over the past year,”…

Responsible dog ownership in shared spaces

As summer approaches, Council is reminding residents about the importance of responsible dog ownership in our community’s shared spaces, including beaches, parks and paths. These spaces are available for everyone to enjoy, including families, bike riders, horses, joggers and other walkers. “We encourage dog owners to make use of the designated dog exercise areas in…