Weekly News Briefs - 29 January 2026
Customer service operations return to Gatton Admin Building
Council’s customer service operations will return to the Gatton Administration Building at 26 Railway Street, Gatton at 8.30am on Monday 2 February following the completion of essential roof repairs.
The temporary Customer Service Centre at 55 North Street, Gatton will cease operating at 4.30pm on Friday 30 January.
Council thanks the community for its patience and understanding while the insurance-funded roof replacement was conducted.
Visit the first Council Pop-Up of 2026
Come along to the first Council Pop-Up for 2026 at Walter Brunner Park, Preston on Saturday, 7 February from 8.30am to 11.30am (subject to weather).
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.
Have your say!
Have your say on proposed changes to Council’s local law that regulates the number of animals allowed on certain properties.
To view the proposed changes – which include a mix of tightening and relaxing of existing rules - or to lodge a submission, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/local-laws
Submissions close 6 February 2026
First edition of Council News for 2026 is coming soon!
Hitting your inbox every two months, Council News is your go-to hub for everything Council-related, including:
- Infrastructure and parks updates
- Exciting projects and initiatives
- Local workshops and events
- Disaster management updates
The first edition for 2026 drops next week! Stay up to date by subscribing today at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/council-news
RADF applications open
If you’re interested in delivering arts and cultural projects in the Lockyer Valley - you can apply for funding to support your projects through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), a partnership between the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council.
This fund is designed to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Round 2 for 2025-26 is currently open for applications and closes TONIGHT - Thursday 29 January at 5pm.
Apply online at lockyervalley.smartygrants.com.au/25Round2
