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Glenorchy City Council held its twelfth Ordinary Council Meeting for 2024 on Monday 16 December. 8 Elected Members were present. Highlights from the meeting include: Announcements by the Chair The Mayor provided several updates on important issues to the Council and community, including: Welcome Alderman Tim Marks  Following the sad passing of Alderman Jan Dunsby, […]

[…] are set to get a new, national standard, BMX track following a decision by Sorell Council to give its in-principle support for the relocation of the Southern City BMX Track from its current location in Glenorchy City to Pembroke Park in Sorell. The facility, currently used by the Southern City BMX Club, had previously […]

Glenorchy City Council’s first meeting for 2022 was held on 31 January 2021. Council meetings have temporarily moved back online due to the current COVID situation in Tasmania. Watch the video recording of the meeting here 2021 Development statistics During 2021, Glenorchy City Council assessed 580 planning applications, the highest number ever recorded for […]

There are a number of fantastic volunteer groups in our city that work in partnership with Glenorchy City Council to protect the stunning natural values of our municipality through getting their hands dirty at Council reserves. Over the coming weeks, we will be highlighting these groups and the wonderful community members who spend their […]

Glenorchy City Council held its fourth meeting for 2024 on Monday, 29 April. Nine Elected Members were present.  Highlights from the meeting include: Glenorchy City Council now a Yellow Ribbon Safety Council The Acting Mayor informed the Council that Glenorchy City Council has entered a new partnership with the Safer Australian Roads and Highways […]

Glenorchy City Council held its eighth Ordinary Council Meeting for 2024 on Monday 26 August.    10 Elected Members were present.  Highlights from the meeting include: Announcements by the Chair The Mayor provided several updates on important issues to the Council and community. Regarding the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool, the Mayor advised that Council continues […]

Glenorchy City Council has handed down its 2025/26 budget which delivers financial sustainability as well as increased investment in priority services identified in Council’s strategic plan. Glenorchy Mayor Sue Hickey said the budget contained an operational surplus of almost $900,000 which would allow Council to completely pay off its debt this coming year. “Being […]

Glenorchy City Council has appointed MI Global Partners to explore options for the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool site, including the possibility of a redeveloped swimming pool facility. Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas announced the appointment at Monday night’s council meeting. “MI Global Partners has more than 20 years’ experience working on events, sport and other […]

Glenorchy City Council will not make a submission to the State Government for an AFL high-performance training centre to be based in the City of Glenorchy. Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said that after exploring the feasibility of a number of sites in the municipal area, council staff recommended the council did not proceed with […]

The Glenorchy City Council today approved a major redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Showgrounds along with supporting a planning scheme amendment to allow a tourist operation at the iconic Cadbury factory in Claremont. Acting Mayor Russell Yaxley said the showgrounds redevelopment would be an exciting new chapter for the site. “This approval allows the […]