WITHCOTT CHILDCARE CENTRE APPROVED
Lockyer Valley Regional Council approved an application for a Development Permit for Material Change of use for Educational Establishment (childcare centre) on Lot 2 RP176755 at 9 Biggs Road, Withcott, with conditions, in its ordinary meeting on 24 April.
The proposed development would remove/demolish the existing structures and cease the dwelling house use over the land.
The proposal includes a new single story childcare centre consisting of seven rooms with up to 110 places, designed for children aged 0-5 years to meet the growing demand in the region. The proposed childcare centre would operate Monday to Friday 6.30am to 6.30pm and the large outdoor area from 7am to 6pm.
Under the proposal, there would be 19 full-time staff members and a total of 25 car parking spaces.
Development applications lodged with Council are available to view at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/track-an-application
COUNCILLOR PORTFOLIOS ANNOUNCED
At the 24 April ordinary council meeting, portfolio responsibilities for the new Council were allocated as follows:
• Civic Leadership and Regional Development – Mayor Tanya Milligan
• Corporate Services – Deputy Mayor Chris Wilson
• Infrastructure – Cr Michael Hagan
• Planning and Development – Cr David Neuendorf
• Liveability and the Circular Economy – Cr Julie Reck
• Environment and Regulatory Services – Cr Cheryl Steinhardt
• Sport and Recreation – Cr Anthony Wilson
Further details and contact information for the new Councillors are available on council’s website in the ‘Our Council’ section.
GARDEN COMPETITION ENTRIES NOW OPEN
Laidley Spring Festival Garden Competition entries are now open.
This year’s categories include:
• Best Small Residential Garden
• Best Rural Garden
• Best Community Garden
• Best Business/School/Commercial Garden
• Best Novice Garden
Head to www.laidleyspringfestival.com or Council’s Gatton or Laidley Customer Service Centres for an entry form. Entries close 2 August.
APPLICATIONS FOR FESTIVAL MARKET SITES NOW OPEN
Applications are now open for stallholders wanting a site at the Laidley Spring Festival Precinct Markets on 6-7 September.
Valley Events Queensland has come on board to manage and deliver the markets, and all communications regarding the markets should be directed to the coordinator via valleyeventsqld@gmail.com.
To apply, visit the Valley Markets and Events Facebook page.
Applications close 5pm, 31 May.
LAST DAYS TO SEE ‘PAINT THE TOWN’ EXHIBITION
Don’t miss the chance to see the touring exhibition ‘Paint the Town’ at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery until Sunday 12 May.
The vibrant exhibition showcases the award-winning selection of works of emerging and established artists from across regional Queensland.
Paint the Town, touring exhibition of the 2021 Queensland Regional Art Awards, is an initiative of the Flying Arts Alliance in partnership with Museums & Galleries Queensland. This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland; and proudly sponsored by Holding Redlich.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
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Registering is free and allows you to customise alerts by choosing your service categories and preferred locations.
To find out more about the platform or to register, visit https://www.vendorpanel.com/platform/suppliers
REGISTER NOW FOR WELCOME BABY CELEBRATION
Our popular Welcome Baby Celebration is back for 2024 and registrations are now open to join in the fun.
Introduce your baby at this special event, meet others on the exciting journey of parenthood and enjoy a delicious morning tea.
Each baby receives a certificate from the Mayor and a Lockyer Valley Libraries First 5 Forever gift bag, helping to build strong literacy foundations.
WHERE: Gatton Library
WHEN: Saturday 25 May
TIME: 10am
To register, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/welcome-baby. Registrations close 20 May.
