Recently, the Huon Valley Council requested that election candidate Mr Peter George’s team remove a campaign billboard from the Huon Highway at Castle Forbes Bay. At the time, council officers, acting in good faith investigated the sign in response to public complaints and found the signage did not comply with exemption provisions for electoral signage…
Huon Valley Council welcomes today’s $5 million funding announcement from the Australian Government to support a new childcare centre in Huonville, as a major boost for local families and the regional economy. The new Council run childcare centre will be located on the site adjacent to Huonville Primary School. Mayor Sally Doyle said the new…
Huon Valley Council has finalised plans for the future management of Cygnet Town Hall, as current lease arrangements approach their March 2025 expiry date. This timing has presented Council with an opportunity to review and enhance how this important community asset is utilised. Following comprehensive community engagement throughout 2023 and 2024, the community expressed a…
Huon Valley Council has welcomed today’s announcement of a reduced speed limit on the Huon Highway at Grove. The Commissioner for Transport has approved reducing the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h along a 2.3km section between Allens Road and Mountain River Road. Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle said the decision was a much-needed improvement…
Huon Valley Medical Services has implemented key developments to improve healthcare for the local community: “This expansion has significantly improved access to primary health care across both practices,” said Mayor Sally Doyle. “We’ve doubled appointment availability at Geeveston and offer both in-person and telehealth consultations for greater flexibility.” “I’m proud of our dedicated Council staff,…
Council acknowledges the serious incident that occurred yesterday at the Grove intersection and extends its thoughts to the family and friends of the young person involved. Such incidents have a significant impact on the community, and we recognise that this may be particularly distressing for residents, especially young people. Mayor Sally Doyle stated, “Road safety…
