Weekly News Briefs - 17 July 2025
Visit the next Council Pop-Up
Come along to the next Council Pop-Up at the Gatton Show this Friday and Saturday, 18 – 19 July and enjoy a great opportunity to not only meet Councillors and Council staff, but to also:
- ask questions
- provide feedback on consultation projects
- stay up to date on Council initiatives.
For more information, visit: www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/have-your-say.
Come along to the Festival of Cultures
Celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our region at the Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures.
Head down to Littleton Park, Gatton on Sunday 3 August to check out this FREE, family-friendly event. Enjoy cultural displays, food vendors, live music, entertainment and much more!
WHEN: Sunday, 3 August
TIME: 11am to 4pm
WHERE: Littleton Park, Gatton
New Local Heritage Register proposed for Lockyer Valley
The Lockyer Valley Local Heritage Register helps protect and manage our region’s local heritage places – ensuring they can be enjoyed today and for generations to come.
Community consultation is now open on proposed changes to the Local Heritage Register, with submissions closing 5pm, 8 August 2025.
To view the full list of proposed changes, including information sheets and FAQs, visit https://lockyervalley.engagementhub.com.au/local-heritage-study
Alternatively, head to either the Gatton or Laidley Customer Service Centres to view the documents in-person.
Positions Vacant
Council is currently seeking applications for the position of:
- Organisational Development Advisor (Full Time, Permanent)
This advertisement will close on Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 5pm. To apply and for more information, visit the Current Vacancies page of Council’s website.
Water Collaborative Newsletter
The Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Collaborative’s July newsletter is out now. Stay up to date with the progress we’re making towards water security in our region.
To read the latest edition and to subscribe, visit lvandswatercollaborative.com.au
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
Subscribe to Council News
As a one-stop-shop for Council information, ‘Council News’ covers a range of topics including:
- Upcoming road works
- Capital works projects
- Exciting projects and initiatives
- Disaster management updates
- Local workshops and events
To have Council News delivered straight to your inbox and to read past editions, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/council-news.
Upcoming Roadworks
Works to widen and reconstruct a section of Old Laidley Forest Hill Road are now underway.
The project is expected to take eight to 10 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Crews will work on one lane at a time, leaving one lane operating at all times under temporary traffic lights. Motorists can expect minor delays, and Council thanks residents in advance for their patience.
This $484,500 project is funded by the Australian Government's Black Spots Program
