Category: Media Release

Council works to adopt Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework

Huon Valley Council has established an internal team to work on implementing the new Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework. “We will be implementing all key recommendations and will ensure these are completed on a timely basis,” said Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle. Council aims to have its Child and Youth Safe Statement and Child…

Lukas Mrosek sworn in as Huon Valley’s newest Councillor

Mr. Mrosek was sworn in at an official ceremony held at Council Chambers on Thursday 22 August 2024. Mayor Sally Doyle, CEO Lachlan Kranz, Councillor Gibson and Council staff were in attendance to welcome and congratulate Mr. Mrosek. His appointment follows a recount conducted by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) after the resignation of Councillor…

Management of Huon Valley Halls and Hubs

As detailed in a Council media release from 15 August 2024, the current status of the Halls Review is that feedback is being compiled and major themes are being identified to provide to the community for comment. Huon Valley Council would like to clarify that the Cygnet Town Hall is owned by Council and leases…

Heartfelt condolences extended to Dover family

“On behalf of Councillors and staff, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the young man who tragically lost his life over the weekend,” said Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle. According to Tasmania Police, “Initial inquiries indicate the 17-year-old was felling trees with his father in the…

Huon Valley Council welcomes new Councillor

Lukas Mrosek has been elected to Huon Valley Council after the resignation of Councillor Jenny Cambers-Smith earlier this month.A recount was conducted by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) on Monday 19 August 2024 to fill the councillor vacancy.“On behalf of Council, I’d like to congratulate and welcome Lukas,” said Mayor Sally Doyle.Lukas will be officially…

Huon Valley Halls Review Update

The first phase of the consultation on the Halls Review is complete. 14 public workshops were held across the valley with opportunities to submit views via anonline portal and the completion of a structured survey. Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle stated, “The team are collating all feedback and identifyingkey themes. The next step will be…