2016 News Archive

Council Office Hours

Council offices will close Friday 23 December 2016 at 4:30pm and reopen on Tuesday 3 January 2017 at 8:15am.

Special Meeting of Council

Waste Management Strategy

In keeping with our 2016-17 Municipal Plan, Litchfield Council has commenced the development of our ten-year waste management strategy.

Higher Education Scholarships

Applications open on Saturday 3 December 2016 for Higher Education Scholarships for NT Year 12 school leavers.

Wellard Rural Exports community meeting

Wellard Rural Exports would like to invite the local community to a community consultation meeting on Thursday 1 December 2016 at the Berry Springs Recreational Reserve Hall at 6.30pm.

Top End Health Service

The Top End Health Service (TEHS) recognises the importance of consumer participation in the delivery of health care that is culturally appropriate and addresses the needs of the community.

Last Chance for Young Achievers

Towards an Area Plan for Howard Springs

The Litchfield Subregional Land Use Plan was recently included in the NT Planning Scheme.

Volunteer Grants Funding Program

The Federal Government has just opened the 2016 round of the popular Volunteer Grants funding program, with $10 million available to community organisations to help them support the efforts of their volunteers.

Prepare for Cyclone Season

To assist with the preparation of the cyclone season, Litchfield Council is offering free greenwaste disposal for the month of November at any of the three transfer stations.

Darwin River Cabomba Eradication Program

Planning Commission's Community Advisory Groups

Gamba Grass Program

Aquatic Facility Study

Council is completing a study to understand future community needs for aquatic facilities in the Litchfield municipality. This will update and build upon previous work completed by Council and the Northern Territory Government.

Anti-Poverty Week 2016

This year, Anti-Poverty Week begins on Sunday 16 October and finishes on Saturday 22 October.  It coincides every year with the UN Internation Day to Eradicate Poverty on 17 October.

**Closing Date Extended** Nominate Now For The 2017 Litchfield Council Australia Day Awards

On Thursday 26 January 2017 Australians all around the country will celebrate what’s great about Australia.

Public Meeting - Water Resources

Water resources is holding a public meeting at the Berry Springs reserve Saturday, 1st October 2016 at 11am.

Calling for Nominations - Waste Management Strategy Community Reference Group

Litchfield Council through a qualified and experienced contractor is undertaking a strategic review of the current waste services and consulting with the community and stakeholders to assist in the preparation of a comprehensive Waste Management Strategy (the Strategy) for the next 10 years.

Calling for Nominations - Waste Management Strategy Community Reference Group

Litchfield Council is undertaking a strategic review of the current waste services and consulting with the community and stakeholders to develop a new and comprehensive waste management strategy for the next 10 years.

Changes to Water Licencing Requirments in the Darwin rural area

Council understands groundwater in the rural area is a big concern for residents at the moment.