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How to use this table:

  • Read the Overview to get an understanding of the project, the scope of the consultation and to access any supporting documents.
  • Click on the link in the Overview to access any associated online consultations (e.g. surveys).
  • Note opening and closing dates for community feedback.
  • Check back after closing dates to see if the report has been published yet.
Project and Status Overview Open Date Close Date
Council Pop-Ups 2026 Councillors and Council Officers will be in attendance (subject to weather) at the following community events in 2026 and will be available to respond to enquiries and requests for information from community members. There may also be opportunities for the community to provide input on specific projects under consultation.

Council Pop-Up Dates:
Saturday, 7 February - Walter Brunner Park, Preston (8.30am-11.30am)
Saturday, 7 March - Hatton Vale IGA (8.30am-11.30am)
Saturday, 11 April - Soldiers Memorial Park, Helidon (8.30am-11.30am)
Sunday, 24 May - Plainland Markets
Saturday, 4 July - Laidley Show
Friday, 17 & Saturday, 18 July - Gatton Show
Saturday, 25 July - Ma Ma Creek Exhibition
Friday, 11 & Saturday, 12 September - Laidley Spring Festival 		7/02/2026

Project and StatusOverviewOpen DateClose Date
Lockyer Valley Aquatic Snapshot

CLOSED 		Council is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of its aquatic facilities to ensure they continue to meet the needs of our growing and diverse community. As part of this process, we are seeking feedback from residents, facility users, and community groups to help shape future planning and guide evidence‑based decisions.
Your input is important. By completing the survey at Lockyer Valley Regional Council | Lockyer Valley Aquatic Snapshot, you will help Council gain a clearer understanding of how our aquatic facilities are currently used, the level of satisfaction with existing facilities, and the community’s priorities and expectations for the future. The insights gathered will directly inform the direction of this review and support planning for improvements, upgrades, or other changes. 		26/03/2026 19/04/2026
Public Notice - Proposal to Make a Subordinate Local Law

CLOSED 		Council has proposed to make Amendment Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2025 which, if adopted, will amend Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011.

Written submissions by any person in support of, or objecting to, the proposed Amendment Subordinate Local Law were invited from 8 January 2026 to 5pm on 6 February 2026, inclusive.

For more information, visit Local Laws - Lockyer Valley Regional Council.

8/01/2026 6/02/2026
Council Pop-Ups 2025

COMPLETED 		Councillors and Council Officers will be in attendance (subject to weather) at the following community events in 2025, and will be available to respond to enquiries and requests for information from community members. There may also be opportunities for the community to provide input on specific projects under consultation.

Council Pop-Up Dates:
Sunday, 2 February 2025 - Gatton Village Markets
Sunday, 23 February 2025 - Plainland Markets
Saturday, 5 April 2025 - Mulgowie Markets
Saturday, 10 May 2025 - Ma Ma Creek Markets
Saturday, 5 July 2025 - Laidley Show
Friday 18 & Saturday 19 July 2025 - Gatton Show
Sunday, 3 August 2025 - Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures
Friday 12 & Saturday 13 September 2025 - Laidley Spring Festival
Saturday, 18 October 2025 - Stockyard Creek Twilight Markets
Sunday, 30 November 2025 - Grantham Christmas Party 		2/02/2025 30/11/2025
Local Heritage Study

CLOSED 		Council engaged cultural heritage experts to prepare an updated Local Heritage Study (LHS). The LHS covered the whole of the Lockyer Valley and included recommendations to enter places on, remove places from, and amend the citation of places on the Local Heritage Register (the register).

Council published a public notice of the places proposed to be added or removed from the register. Property owners and the public had 20 business days to write a submission to Council regarding the proposed changes.

Submissions closed at 5pm on Friday, 22 August 2025. For more information, visit Lockyer Valley Regional Council | Local Heritage Study.

2/07/2025 22/08/2025
Public Notice - Proposal to Make a Subordinate Local Law

CLOSED 		At the January 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council proposed amendments to Subordinate Local Law No. 1.3, which would allow residential use of caravans in limited circumstances.

The proposed amendments would allow (without the need for an approval) landowners or occupiers to let family or friends reside in a caravan on their property for up to six months in a 12-month period. The proposed amendments also include allowing the use of a temporary home (not a Class 10a building) on a vacant lot for up to two weeks in any 52-week period without approval from Council. Several conditions would apply, with the proposed amendments being in effect until 31 December 2027.

Written submissions by anyone in support of, or objecting to, the proposed Amendment Subordinate Local Law No. 1 were invited from 13 February 2025 to 7 March 2025, inclusive.

For more information, visit Local Laws - Lockyer Valley Regional Council.

13/02/2025 7/03/2025
Lockyer Valley Liveability Survey

CLOSED 		Lockyer Valley residents are invited to participate in the 2025 Lockyer Valley Liveability Survey—your chance to shape the future of our community.

Take just 15 minutes to rate your neighbourhood, share your thoughts, and provide ideas for improvement. Your input will directly influence decisions about our community’s development.

Your voice matters. Together, we can make Lockyer Valley an even better place to live, work, and visit.

The survey closed on 16 February 2025. For more information, visit Lockyer Valley residents have their say on future of the region - Lockyer Valley Regional Council. 		13/01/2025 16/02/2025

Council's online consultation platform hosts a range of opportunities for the local community to have their say on larger projects. Some sections will require registration to ensure Council is hearing from people with a genuine stake in local initiatives, while other sections will be open for anyone to respond to.

To ensure you don't miss any opportunity to HAVE YOUR SAY, register now! Please note Council uses a variety of platforms for consultation.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is committed to enhancing how it engages with the community. Through undertaking engagement Council aims to:

  • provide useful information to the public
  • build Council and community connections
  • maximise community participation in decision making.

Engagement is not a one-way process. It provides an opportunity for the community to let Council know what is important and to find better ways to work together to achieve the region's shared vision.

In undertaking community engagement, Council is guided by the following:

Lockyer Valley Regional Council undertakes a number of community engagement initiatives to seek input, consult with and/or inform the public about a range of issues, plans, projects, and service delivery changes and developments.

Information about engagement opportunities can be accessed via:

Some significant projects are promoted from time to time in Council publications such as Council Highlights or in public notices in local papers. Budget considerations, lead time and applicable legislative requirements will influence the extent and methods chosen to advertise public consultations/engagement opportunities.

Council additionally holds a number of events throughout the year, which provide an opportunity for community and Council to connect and share information. For information about upcoming events, please see Council's events calendar.

To find out more about what's in it for you, open or download this simple infographic.

Facebook Community Guidelines

Why do we have a Facebook page? - Council’s Facebook page is one of the key methods Council uses to keep the community updated about Council business, local activities, and severe weather events.

A big part of the success of the page is you and, while we encourage everyone to post comments and interact with our posts, there are general guidelines we have for posting on our page.

Please ensure that you:

  • do not harass, abuse or threaten Councillors, Council employees and volunteers and other visitors to the site
  • do not post comments that are likely to offend others, particularly in reference to an individual’s race, age, gender, sexuality, political leaning, religion, employment or disability
  • do not use obscene or offensive language, even by substituting other characters to try and mask it
  • do not repeatedly post the same comments on one or more posts or on other comments on posts
  • do not promote anything that may constitute spam, such as commercial interests, solicitations, advertisements or endorsements of any non-governmental agency
  • do protect your personal privacy and the privacy of others by not including email addresses, phone numbers or home addresses on the public wall

Any comments which do not comply with the above guidelines will be removed at Council’s sole discretion and people repeatedly breaking the above requirements may be blocked from this page. Comments that are significantly off topic may be hidden or removed.

Where the topic of a post or comments is sensitive, or a point has been well made and further commenting is no longer constructive, Council may turn off or restrict the ability for comments to be posted.

It is a condition of engaging with Council's Facebook page that you understand and accept these Community Guidelines.

Please report any offensive material present on Council's Facebook to us immediately.

For general enquiries or complaints, please contact Council via "Live Chat" or "Online Services", located via the Council website (www.lvrc.qld.gov.au) or contact Council on 1300 005 872.

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