New mobile food vendor policy adopted Published on 01 November 2024 The City of Launceston has approved a new Mobile Food Vendor Policy, aimed at making it cheaper and simpler for food vans to operate on Council-managed land in the municipality. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Council endorses development of flood mitigation strategy Published on 31 October 2024 The City of Launceston has endorsed scoping works for a new Flood Mitigation Strategy, and will fund its development through its 2025/26 Annual Budget. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Council backs community projects in funding round Published on 31 October 2024 The City of Launceston has allocated $36,627 in funding to eleven community groups in its first round of Community Grant funding for the 2024/25 financial year. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Local legends sought for recognition awards Published on 31 October 2024 The City of Launceston is seeking community heroes for its 2025 Community Recognition Awards. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
First Basin Swimming Pool set for summer 2024/25 Published on 31 October 2024 Tassie's most picturesque pool will officially open on Saturday for the November long weekend and summer ahead. Tagged as: , Community Safety
London calling for Mayor Published on 31 October 2024 City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood will attend the upcoming City Nation Place Awards in London next week as part of a self-funded trip. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Private Underground Electrical Connections Published on 30 October 2024 The City of Launceston is committed to the safety of its community and will not approve applications for the installation of Private Underground Electrical Connections (PUEC) in its road reservations. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Carr Villa Memorial Park Open Day explores end of life choices Published on 22 October 2024 Staff at the City of Launceston's Carr Villa Memorial Park will seek to demystify death as part of the facility's first ever Open Day this weekend. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Council takes out economic development awards Published on 17 October 2024 The City of Launceston has been recognised at the 2024 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence in Melbourne tonight. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Honours & Celebration
Lighting of the Tree 2024 Published on 17 October 2024 Launceston families are invited to attend the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in the CBD on Friday, November 29 from 6pm to 9pm. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
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