Outcomes from recent Council meetings

by Brighton Council

Tuesday 17 February 2026

  • Endorsed Council staff to make a submission to the State Planning Office on the Draft Southern Tasmanian Regional Land Use Strategy.
  • Endorsed a road name for 110 Covehill Road, Bridgewater to Racing Place.
  • Updated the Public Open Space and Financial Hardship Assistance Policies.
  • Published the 2025 Brighton Urban Forest Canopy Monitoring Report & Brighton Residential Heat Risk Report.
  • Resolved to sell 21 Melissa Street, Brighton on the open market.
  • Waived fees for the Quilters Easter Showcase being held at the Civic Centre; reduced the rent for the Brighton Fighting and Fitness Club and provided a donation for the purchase of banners for 10 vineyards in Tea Tree participating in the Wine South Open Weekend.
  • Issued a kennel licence for 10 greyhounds.

Tuesday 17 March 2026

  • Reviewed and approved Risk Appetite Statements for Council’s 10 Strategic Risks.
  • Endorsed Weily Park Hall to be made available for casual hire from July 2026.
  • Adopted a new Policy for First Home Owners who construct a new Residential Dwelling will have the General Rate waived for the first 12 months.
  • Endorsed the Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan.
  • Endorsed the Pontville Park Master Plan to be released for community consultation.
  • Reduced the hourly rate for the Redeemed Christian Church to continue using the Civic Centre and extended the rental reduction for the Hobart Gymnastics Academy.

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Outcomes from recent Council meetings
Outcomes from recent Council meetings
Outcomes from recent Council meetings
Outcomes from recent Council meetings
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