Weekly News Briefs - 16 July
Special Council Meeting
Lockyer Valley Regional Council will hand down its 2026-27 Budget at a Special Meeting of Council on Monday 20 July, commencing at 9am in the Council Chambers, Gatton.
Members of the public are welcome to attend, noting seating is limited. Please arrive by 8.50am.
Get Ready Day is back for 2026
Join us at Ferrari Park, Laidley on Sunday 2 August from 10am to 2pm to:
- Meet real-life heroes from emergency services and local agencies
- Learn about hazards that can impact you here in the Lockyer Valley
- Discover simple, practical ways you and your family can prepare and stay safe
- Participate in interactive activities and exciting challenges
- And have the chance to win great prizes
For further event details, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/get-ready-day-2026
Have your say on the future of the Lockyer Valley
The Lockyer Valley is growing steadily, and over the next 20 years, our population is projected to increase by 24,000 people.
To accommodate this growth, we’ll need about 8,800 new homes and 10,050 additional jobs.
Tell us where you think this growth should or shouldn’t go by completing the Lockyer Valley Growth Management Survey!
For more information and to complete the online survey, visit lockyervalley.engagementhub.com.au
Paper copies of the survey are available at Council’s Customer Contact Centres and Libraries in Gatton and Laidley.
The survey closes 2 August 2026.
Festival of Cultures EOIs close tomorrow
Council is seeking expressions of interest to hold activities, information stalls, cultural displays, or cultural performances at the upcoming Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures.
The festival will be held on Sunday, 9 August from 11am – 4pm at the Gatton Shire Hall.
The aim of the festival is to celebrate all the region’s cultures and to promote intercultural connections.
Applications can be made online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2YM3YY2 or by calling 1300 005 872.
Applications close on Friday, 17 July.
Spring Festival Stallholders Wanted
If you would love to be part of the 2026 Laidley Spring Festival – now is your chance!
Valley Markets and Events is returning as this year’s Festival Precinct Markets’ Coordinator and is on the lookout for passionate stallholders to help bring the event to life.
To be a part of both the Twilight Feast and Fest and the Country Market, on 11 and 12 September 2026, head to laidleyspringfestival.com/get-involved.
Applications close 1 August 2026.
Enter Laidley Spring Festival Parade!
Applications are now open for the 2026 Laidley Spring Festival Grand Street Parade, and this year’s theme is COUNTRY HARVEST.
Bring the country spirit to town with floats, tractors, farmyard fun, fresh produce, scarecrows and all things harvest season!
If it can be grown, driven, baked, picked, baled or loaded onto a trailer, we want to see it in the parade.
Parade Date: Saturday 12 September
Time: Rolling out from 10am sharp
Register now at: laidleyspringfestival.com/get-involved
