Weekly News Briefs - 10 July 2025
2025-26 Budget adopted
Lockyer Valley Regional Council handed down its 2025-26 Budget and Operational Plan on Tuesday 1 July, which included an overall average rise of 3.56 per cent across all rating categories. This equates to an average increase of $2.10 per week including levies.
This year, Council is investing even more into repairing and upgrading the region’s road network, responding directly to one of the most frequent concerns raised by residents.
The $114.02M Budget includes a $29.76M Capital Program, which will fund 87 projects, and $84.26M in Operational Expenditure. Council continues to operate responsibly and within its means, with no debt now, and none forecast, and with a predicted adjusted surplus of $1.01M.
To view the Budget and Operational Plan in full, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/budget
New Local Heritage Register proposed for Lockyer Valley
Council recently engaged a cultural heritage expert to undertake an updated local heritage study – the first for the whole region.
Following the results of the study, the expert recommended changes to the Local Heritage Register.
Council has written to landowners of all properties proposed to be added, removed or retained on the Local Heritage Register, with details on how they can make a submission during the consultation period, which runs until 8 August 2025.
To see the list of proposed changes or to make a submission, visit Council’s Engagement Hub - https://lockyervalley.engagementhub.com.au/local-heritage-study, or view them in-person at the Gatton or Laidley Customer Service Centres.
Positions Vacant
Council is currently seeking applications for the position of:
Tourism Officer (Full Time, Permanent)
This advertisement will close on Wednesday 16 July 2025 at 5pm.
To apply, and for further information, visit the Current Vacancies page of Council’s website.
New exhibition on show
Our current exhibition at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery is 'As Above' by AJ Gogas. Visit this exhibition until 17 August.
Art Gallery is calling for exhibitors!
Are you interested in exhibiting at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery in 2026? We’re currently taking applications from artists and interested parties until 31 August 2025.
To apply now, visit https://lockyervalley.smartygrants.com.au/LVAG26
Closure of more public toilets at night
Council will close the public toilets at Littleton Park, Gatton from 9pm nightly following repeated vandal attacks.
We understand it is only a very small minority of the community involved in this criminal behaviour, but it causes significant impacts to the wider community.
If you see any suspicious behaviour or know who is responsible for vandalising or stealing public property, please report it to Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact Council on 1300 005 872.
Laidley Memorial Park works
Works are scheduled to commence in July at Laidley Memorial Park to increase the viewing area for commemorative events. The works are being undertaken at the request of the Laidley RSL Sub-branch.
The public is asked to stay clear of the exclusion zones during the works.
