Brighton continues to be positioned as one of Tasmania’s most exciting growth areas, and recent announcements regarding housing and development show that our community is well-positioned for the future.

Kerbside collections that would normally occur on Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December, for waste, recycling and FOGO, will occur on Sunday 28 December 2025.

As we approach the end of another busy year in the Brighton Municipality, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on some of our achievements together as a community.

As Mayor of Brighton, I’m proud to announce that Brighton Council is once again showing its commitment to building a welcoming and inclusive community by joining The Big Tassie Walk – a statewide initiative led by the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas).

The $800 million new Bridgewater Bridge can realise a far broader return on investment for the tax-payer than its core purpose of better movement of people and goods.

More homes are on the way following approval of a new 10.7-hectare subdivision in Brighton.

After the formation of the Brighton Youth Action Group (BYAG), the need for a dedi­cated youth worker was iden­tified to work alongside the young people and to develop a Youth Strategy.

A Brighton Council and TasWa­ter urban growth collaboration in Brighton will be supported by a $10 million grant from the Australian Government

Brighton Council has recently established a Green Team, aimed at embedding sustain­able practices across council operations.

Brighton Council is excited to welcome Dang Van as our new Planning Officer.