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Draft Municipal Plan 2023-2024

Council has released its Draft Municipal Plan 2023-2024 for public comment and we want to hear from you!

Council Advocates for Community Safety Before Tragedy Occurs

Sign the petition now!

Australia Day 2023 - New Year New Home

Australia Day will have a new home at the Freds Pass Market Shed for 2023. 

Big Fish Small Pond

Last year on the 1 June The NT Governments $50 million RecFishing program hit Litchfield with 550 Barramundi being released into McMinns Lagoon reserve

Mayors Message November 2022

Greetings Litchfield, or should I say season’s greetings as we head into the holiday season, the wet season, and the end of 2022.

ABC Every Day covers Taminmin Community Library Program

See the ABC every Day story on our intergenerational programs at the Taminmin Community Library here below.

Sunday 28 August Community Activity

Sunday 28 August we attended the Annual General Meeting for the Southport Progress Association Inc. - checked out the progress on Mira Square and headed down to the Berry Springs Markets. Check out the video below

Long-Term Local to Lead Litchfield Council

Litchfield Council is pleased to announce a new CEO will commence in the coming weeks to lead the region and the organisation into it’s next chapter.

Message from the Mayor June 30

Developing an Area Plan for Greater Holtze

The Northern Territory Planning Commission has commenced the first stage of consultation on developing an Area Plan for Greater Holtze.  The Greater Holtze district includes Holtze, Kowandi, Howard Springs North and Holtze North localities.

Mayor and locals lend a hand to our newest aquatic neighbours

The NT Governments $50million RecFishing program hit Litchfield this morning with 550 Barramundi being released into McMinns Lagoon reserve.

Funding announcement for Freds Pass secures an upgrade of the rural sporting precinct

Litchfield Council has welcomed a funding announcement, this time from the Labor Government committing $10 million to upgrade Freds Pass Sports and Recreation Reserve, benefiting the greater community.

Council welcomes funding of rural sporting precinct

The Coalition Government has announced a commitment of $10 million to upgrade Freds Pass Sports and Recreation Reserve, benefiting the greater community.

Draft Municipal Plan 2022-23

Council has released its Draft Municipal Plan 2022-23 for public comment and we want to hear from you!

Litchfield Council to refocus its core services

The Litchfield Council is seeking a change in leadership to refocus on the core services of local government in the community and has ended its employment relationship with Mr Daniel Fletcher, former CEO.

2022 Litchfield Council Art Exhibition

You are all invited to a weekend full of fun, free activities and art.

Friday 4 March to Sunday 6 March at Howard Park Recreation Reserve on Whitewood Road, Howard Springs.

Girraween Road Community Survey

Community survey open for feedback.

New Council, New Plan

At January’s Council meeting, the Draft Strategic Plan 2022-2025 was endorsed so it can be provided to the public for comments.

Council have held a number of workshops to flesh out the direction they feel represents community views and develop a guide for Council to deliver a broad range of services and facilities that are valued by our community.
 

Road Opening Notices

Litchfield Council is proposing a road opening in two locations and are seeking public comments for these road openings in accordance with the NT Local Government Act 2019, Part 12.3 Section 273.

Christmas Opening Hours - 2021

Council would like to wish our amazing community a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!