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First Meeting of the new Glenorchy City Council The new Glenorchy City Council meet for the first time on 28 November 2022 with Mayor Thomas welcoming new and returning Aldermen to the Council Chambers. A report was tabled detailing the 2022 local government election outcome in order of election with all Aldermen making their […]

Glenorchy City Council is continuing to invest in enhancing playgrounds in the City by approving $1 million in the 2023/2024 capital works program for the Benjafield Playspace renewal project. Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said the decision followed community requests for improved playgrounds. “Council has heard how important parks, playgrounds and open space areas are […]

11:00am – 12:00pm The ceremony will be held on Council Lawns outside Council Chambers at 374 Main Road, Glenorchy, from 11:00am-12:00pm on the 25th April 2023. Glenorchy City Council will be holding an ANZAC Day service commemorating all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. […]

Glenorchy City Council held its first meeting for 2024 on Monday 29 January. 9 Elected Members were present.  Highlights from the meeting include: Announcements by the Chair – Update on Glenorchy War Memorial Pool Site project The Mayor informed the meeting that Glenorchy City Council was expecting a Community Communication and Engagement Plan from […]

Glenorchy City Council held its seventh Ordinary Council Meeting for 2024 on Monday 29 July. 10 Elected Members were present.  Highlights from the meeting include: Announcements by the Chair Rates notices have recently been sent to Glenorchy City property owners. The Mayor explained that the Valuer-General assesses property values and as 2024 is a […]

The Glenorchy City Council will discuss tenders to repair and refurbish the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool at its meeting on Monday night. Council chief executive officer Tony McMullen said the council had received a number of tenders for the different components of the work, and these had now been assessed by a panel. Mr […]

Glenorchy City Council officially welcomed our newest Australian citizens in a ceremony at KGV on Wednesday, 30 March. The ceremony, presided over by Mayor Bec Thomas, saw 72 new citizens from 19 different countries, including Nepal, Pakistan, India and Ethiopia. Glenorchy City Council holds several ceremonies each the year on behalf of the Commonwealth […]

Glenorchy City Council has started a blitz on abandoned shopping trolleys in a bid to clean up the city’s streets and footpaths. Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said abandoned shopping trolleys were not only unsightly, they were a public nuisance and potential safety hazard, which was why the council was determined to tackle the problem. […]

Elected members of the Hobart City and Glenorchy City Councils met last night to strengthen relationships and explore opportunities for future collaboration. The meeting at the New Town Rowing Centre was a result of resolutions from both Councils. Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said there was a lot of potential for greater collaboration between […]

Glenorchy City Council has released the insights report compiled by the consultants investigating options for the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool. After a number of community engagement opportunities by consultants MI Global Partners, the report found that the community is in favour of having a pool on the site in the longer term.  Glenorchy Mayor […]