Weekly News Briefs - 15 October 2026
Updated Social Media Policy
Councillors adopted the updated Social Media Policy at the September Ordinary Meeting.
The Social Media Policy ensures social media continues to be used in a responsible, professional and secure manner. The Policy guides the management of Council social media accounts and outlines expectations for councillors and employees where social media activity may affect Council.
Updates include stronger governance and security controls, clearer moderation requirements and provisions relating to artificial intelligence.
All Council policies can be found at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-council/policies-procedures
Council Meeting
The next Ordinary Meeting of Lockyer Valley Regional Council will be held on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at the Council Chambers in Gatton at 9am.
Members of the public are welcome to attend. Please arrive by 8.50am.
New road named
Councillors approved the name ‘Keel Court’ for the new road to be created within a rural residential development off Bertrand Avenue, Kensington Grove.
The subdivision of land is located at 23 and 27 Bertrand Avenue, Kensington Grove.
A busy month for our councillors
Have you ever wondered what your elected representatives do each month?
The monthly Council Report provides a snapshot of the meetings, events and community commitments attended by councillors.
In September alone, councillors recorded 268 attendances, including 165 meetings and official commitments across the region.
You can view the monthly Council Reports on the Agendas and Minutes page of Council’s website.
Visit the Junction View Council Pop-Up
Come along to the next Council Pop-Up for 2026 at Junction View Hall on Saturday, 24 October from 5.30pm to 7.30pm (subject to weather).
It’s a great opportunity to meet Councillors and Council staff, and to:
• ask questions
• provide feedback on consultation projects
• stay up to date on Council initiatives.
While you’re there, enjoy a sausage sizzle hosted by the Junction View Hall Committee and an outdoor screening of the movie “The Boss Baby”, commencing at 6.30pm.
For more information, visit: www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/have-your-say.
Submit your nominations for 2027 Australia Day Awards
Lockyer Valley Regional Council is inviting the community to nominate individuals, organisations, and teams for the 2027 Australia Day Awards.
Award categories include:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Senior Sportsperson of the Year
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year
- Event of the Year
- Community Organisation of the Year
To submit a nomination, visit https://lockyervalley.smartygrants.com.au/AusDay27
Nominations close midnight on Friday 4 December.
Latest edition of Council News is out
The September – October edition of Council News is out now.
Catch up on the latest from Council, including:
- GrainCorp Forest Hill Silo Art Project Update
- Meet Council’s New CEO, Nick Hauser
- Plainland Plaza Expansion Approved
- New Container Exchange Points rolled out
- Works on William Street, Gatton commence
- Get Ready this severe weather season
- Taking aim at Roadside Weeds
- Bloomin’ Brilliant Laidley Spring Festival
Read the full edition at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/council-news and subscribe while you're there so you never miss an edition.
