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Public Notices

Celebrating 10 Years of Blue Derby

Celebrating 10 Years of Blue Derby

The Blue Derby Foundation in conjunction with Dorset Council will be marking a decade of growth as the Blue Derby Mountain Bike trails celebrate its 10-year anniversary on 10 - 12 April 2025. The celebration will involve those who were key in Derby’s creation and are prominent in its future.

06 December 2024
Maintenance | Legerwood Public Toilets

Maintenance | Legerwood Public Toilets

The public toilets will be undergoing planned maintenance from Monday, 16 December to Friday, 20 December 2024.

06 December 2024
Christmas Closure

Christmas Closure

The Dorset Council Offices will be closed from 12 noon – Tuesday, 24 December 2024 until 8.30 am – Monday, 6 January 2025. For emergencies, please contact our after-hours number on 1300 858 824.

05 December 2024
Community Consultation | Children's Reserve Playground Upgrade

Community Consultation | Children's Reserve Playground Upgrade

27 November 2024
Dorset Council | Submission to Minister - Board of Inquiry Report

Dorset Council | Submission to Minister - Board of Inquiry Report

The Commissioner, at a Closed Session Special Meeting of Council on 20 November 2024, considered the Board of Inquiry Report provided to Council by the Minister for Local Government on 5 November 2024.

20 November 2024
Community Consultation | Reviewed Policy No. 55 – Mobile Food Vendor

Community Consultation | Reviewed Policy No. 55 – Mobile Food Vendor

At the 18 November Council Meeting, Council endorsed the reviewed Mobile Food Vendor Policy for community consultation.

20 November 2024
Free Disposal of Storm Waste

Free Disposal of Storm Waste

As part of the recovery response to the extreme weather event that occurred between 30 August and 2 September 2024, the Tasmanian Government has announced that gate fees usually charged to the public for the types waste resulting from that extreme weather event will be waived until 30 November 2024.

14 September 2024
Scottsdale Aquatic Centre | Slide Replacement Works

Scottsdale Aquatic Centre | Slide Replacement Works

The community may have noticed maintenance is being carried out at the Aquatic Centre, namely the replacement of the waterslides. The fibreglass sections of the existing waterslides were found to become compromised over time due to an error in manufacturing.

14 August 2024
Dorset Council Community Grants Program | Round 1 NOW OPEN

Dorset Council Community Grants Program | Round 1 NOW OPEN

Dorset Council offers three grants to community groups under the Community Grants Program. Depending on the type of project and the funds required, community groups can apply for one of three grants from a total pool of $55,000.

07 August 2024
Dorset Digital Survey | NOW OPEN

Dorset Digital Survey | NOW OPEN

Dorset Council is working with nbn, Telstra, Northern Tasmania Development Corporation, and community and business stakeholders throughout Dorset to develop a Community Digital Plan.

06 August 2024
COMMUNITY UPDATE: Waste Transfer Stations Operating Hours Review

COMMUNITY UPDATE: Waste Transfer Stations Operating Hours Review

Council Officers recently undertook a review of operating hours of Council's Waste Transfer Stations, located at Scottsdale, Branxholm and Gladstone. This review took into consideration a number of factors including consistency of operating hours, work health and safety requirements, demand for service and community feedback.

25 July 2024
Ringarooma Cypress Memorial Tree Avenue | Update

Ringarooma Cypress Memorial Tree Avenue | Update

Dorset Council has recently engaged with several interested community members who, after initial consultation made contact with Council with concerns regarding the proposed maintenance of the Avenue. Council is committed to careful and considered management of the trees and how to preserve the avenue’s significance for future generations.

25 July 2024
Golconda Road Funding Announced

Golconda Road Funding Announced

Dorset Council was recently announced as one of just 7 councils across Australia to receive funding as part of Tranche 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.

17 July 2024
Notice of Making of Rates and Charges | Financial Year 2024/25

Notice of Making of Rates and Charges | Financial Year 2024/25

Pursuant to Section 118(a) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following is a summary of the Rates and Charges made at a Council Meeting held on 24 June 2024 for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, namely:

26 June 2024
Vale | Former Councillor Ronald “Russell” Brown

Vale | Former Councillor Ronald “Russell” Brown

It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of former Councillor Russell Brown. Russell served as a Dorset Councillor from October 2011 until October 2014. Russell was a fierce advocate for his beloved Legerwood and surrounding area, was passionate about his community, provided considered feedback during debate and is remembered as a great story teller. The Commissioner, Management and Staff pass on their condolences to Russell’s family and friends at this difficult time.

28 May 2024
Council and Tasmania State Emergency Service sign three year Memorandum of Understanding

Council and Tasmania State Emergency Service sign three year Memorandum of Understanding

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by Tasmania State Emergency Service (SES) and Dorset Council, with National Volunteer Week beginning yesterday.

21 May 2024
Dorset Volunteer Appreciation

Dorset Volunteer Appreciation

This week, Australia celebrates its largest annual recognition of volunteers. It is an opportunity to highlight the important role of volunteers within the Dorset community.

20 May 2024
Scheduled Maintenance | Memorial Tree Avenue, Ringarooma UPDATE

Scheduled Maintenance | Memorial Tree Avenue, Ringarooma UPDATE

Thank you to community members who have provided feedback / comments on the proposed maintenance of the Ringarooma Memorial tree avenue.

06 May 2024