News archive

Cyclone Marcus Update

A cyclone warning has been declared for the Darwin area, including the Litchfield region.

Cyclone Watch

A cyclone watch has been declared for the Darwin area, including the Litchfield Council area.

Finn Road - speed changes

Council would like to advise that a safety assessment has been conducted on Finn Road resulting in the speed limit being reduced from 80kmph to 60kmph between Hardy's Creek and Cox Peninsula Road.

Special Meeting of Council

A Special Meeting of the Litchfield Council has been convened.

Queen's Baton Relay - Litchfield

Thursday 1 March 2018 from 5.00pm, join us at Lakeview Hall, Freds Pass Reserve for a community event to celebrate the Queens Baton Relay in Litchfield.

Your Say Litchfield

Council has launched an online engagement portal to make it easier for our community and stakeholders to get involved in Council's decision making processes.

February 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting - Change of Date

The Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 21 February 2018 has now been changed to Wednesday, 28 February 2018.

Draft Waste Strategy - pop up stalls

The draft Waste Strategy is out for public consultation with the submission period ending Monday 12 March 2018.

ROADS UPDATE

Please see below a list of roads that have been inundated with water.

Darwin River Dam - Likely Spill

Power and Water have advised Council that Darwin River Dam has commenced spilling.

Draft Waste Strategy

Council has developed a draft Waste Strategy, guided by a Community Reference Group, and based on results of a targeted survey that approximately 1000 residents responded to.

15 January 2018

Australia Day Celebrations

Litchfield Council is once again proud to host an event that shares the true essence of Australia Day.

Draft Early Childhood Development Plan

The Territory Labor Government has launched a draft early childhood development plan for consultation.

Draft Community Engagement Strategy and Action Plan 2018 - 2021

Litchfield Council has recently developed a draft Community Engagement Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022.

Rates notice error

Council has identified a printing error on the Rates Reminder Notices posted on Monday 6 November 2017 that resulted in the amount due on 30 November 2017 (the 2nd instalment) being added to the Brought Forward Balance 'Due Now'.

10 November 2017

PRE-Cyclone clean up

At Council's October Meeting, Council approved to waive the $5 per load green waste dumping fee for the next four years.

Berry Springs Mango Ball

The Berry Springs Mango Ball will be held at the Berry Springs Recreational Reserve on Saturday 28 October from 7pm.

23 October 2017