Tasmanian Walk, Wheel, Ride Strategy

The Tasmanian Government is updating its walking and cycling strategy and wants to hear from you. The Tasmanian Government is committed to encouraging people to walk, wheel or ride as part of their everyday travel. Walking, wheeling and riding play an important role in making the Tasmanian transport network more resilient, safe and equitable. This…

Budget 2023/2024

Each year, the Council is responsible for preparing and adopting budget estimates for the coming financial year.  These estimates are prepared taking into account the Council’s Long-Term Financial Plan.  The Council also sets the level of rates and charges necessary to generate the income required to deliver the services detailed in the budget. Together these…

The Future of Local Government Review

Over the last 2 years extensive research, analysis, and engagement into the future role, functions, and design of Tasmania’s system of local government has been conducted. The Local Government Board handed the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Nic Street MP, the Final Report of the Future of Local Government Review on 17 November 2023. In…

Draft Huon Valley Land Use and Development Strategy

Community feedback on the Draft Land Use and Development Strategy is now CLOSED. Feedback is now closed. All feedback has been sent to the consultants for inclusion in the Land Use and Development Strategy. Community drop-in sessions During October and November 2023, Huon Valley Council hosted a number of community drop-in sessions to collect feedback…

Huon Valley Community Vision

Developing a vision for the Huon Valley The Huon Valley Community Vision is a guiding document for the growth and development of the Huon Valley region over the next 10 to 15 years. Once developed, it will inform future priorities and strategic decisions and play an important role in the development of Council plans and…

Huon Valley Draft Local Provisions Schedule

The Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) has been drafted and is now being exhibited from 24 January to 31 May 2022 for public review and submissions (representations). The representation period in now closed Overview Huon Valley Draft Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) Following the introduction of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme (TPS), the Council (as planning authority) endorsed…