News
Council News is a bi-monthly newsletter full of information important to the Lockyer Valley region.
Limited hard copies will be available at Lockyer Valley Libraries and Customer Service Centers in Laidley and Gatton.
Click here to view the latest edition.
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Council listens following community consultation
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has revised its flood-damaged infrastructure project at several parks across the region, following community consultation held earlier this year.
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Be part of the change this National Road Safety Week
Media ReleasesRoad safety starts with YOU – is the message this year’s National Road Safety Week wants drivers to remember.
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Community input needed for naming of Ropehill Community Sports Centre
Media ReleasesOval Two at the Ropehill Community Sports Centre needs a name – and Lockyer Valley Regional Council wants your help!
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Major Community Grants initiative now open
Media ReleasesApplications are now open for the next round of Council’s Major Community Grants initiative – with not-for-profit community organisations across the region encouraged to apply.
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Ongoing interest in the draft Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme
Media ReleasesCommunity consultation for Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s draft Planning Scheme has been met with overwhelming success!
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Council encourages community to call out illegal dumping
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is asking the community to help call out illegal dumping in the region.
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Spring Show ‘n’ Shine spectacular to delight motoring enthusiasts
Media ReleasesThe Laidley Recreational Reserve will be transformed into a mecca for car lovers next month!
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Exhibitors needed for 2024 Lockyer Valley Art Gallery schedule
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Art Gallery is calling for exhibitors to take to the stage in the Gallery’s 2024 line up!
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Garden Precinct to delight green thumbs at Laidley Spring Festival
Media ReleasesDozens of market stalls, workshop demonstrations and trade sites are just a few of the exciting activities planned for the new Garden Precinct at this year’s Laidley Spring Festival.
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Council to host Community Fire Awareness evening
Media ReleasesCome along later this month as Lockyer Valley Regional Council, together with the Rural Fire Service puts the spotlight on the importance of fire awareness at a community event.
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Treat your tastebuds at Twilight Feast & Fest
Media ReleasesFoodies and music lovers are being urged not to make any plans for Friday, September 8 - with the hugely popular Twilight Feast & Fest event set to return to this year’s Laidley Spring Festival.
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Family History Month at Lockyer Valley Libraries
Media ReleasesHave you ever wanted to take a deep dive into your past?
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Have your say on Draft Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme
Media ReleasesCommunity Consultation on the draft Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme is now underway.
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Festival to create lots of buzz in Forest Hill
Media ReleasesThe township of Forest Hill will be buzzing with excitement this September, with swarms of people expected to attend the inaugural Bee Happy Day celebrations.
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Busy times at Gatton Child Care Centre
Media ReleasesYoungsters at the Gatton Child Care Centre have been busy, throwing their support behind a range of fundraising and awareness initiatives.
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Garden Competition to bloom again in 2023
Media ReleasesRegistrations for the upcoming Lockyer Valley Garden Competition are now open, with local green thumbs encouraged to apply.
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Interagency meeting boasts highest attendance in recent times
Media ReleasesMore than 30 representatives from various government, non-government and community-based services were on hand at the recent Lockyer Valley Service Providers Interagency (LVSPI) meeting.
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Special visitor for Lockyer Valley Libraries
Media ReleasesThe August Toddler Time is set to feature a very special visitor - one of the four-legged kind.
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Lockyer Valley’s Draft Planning Scheme Closer to Reality
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley’s proposed Planning Scheme is now one step closer to reality after Council endorsed the draft Scheme to go to community consultation.
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Laidley Spring Festival secures Paul West as Ambassador
Media ReleasesWell-known Australian chef, gardener and media personality Paul West is set to visit the Lockyer Valley this September after being named this year’s Laidley Spring Festival Ambassador.
