Weekly News Briefs - 24 July 2025

See you at the Festival of Cultures!

The rich cultural diversity of our region will be celebrated at the Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures – and we hope to see you there!

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.

Grants a huge benefit to community

Over the last financial year, 109 successful community groups and individuals secured more than $125,000 through Council’s various grant programs.

Council is proud to distribute these funds, and to see projects and events that make a real difference in our community come to life.

To stay up to date with Council’s grant funding opportunities, visit the Grants and Funding page of Council’s website.

Playground works complete

Little Apex Park in Gatton has had a refresh, with Council crews recently completing playground kerb and recycling renewal works.

Crews removed the existing rubber softfall and installed new concrete edging and bark softfall at the park.

We hope our younger residents enjoy!

First 5 Forever program

Pay a visit to Gatton or Laidley Libraries on a Tuesday and Friday morning during the school term for First 5 Forever programs.

Come and join us for:

- Rhyme Time – Tuesdays at 9am

- Story Time - Tuesdays at 10am

- Toddler Time - Fridays at 9.30am

- Wriggle and Rhyme - Fridays at 11am

No bookings required. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Roadworks underway

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.