Lockyer Council Highlights

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will announce its 2024-25 Budget at a Special Meeting of Council on Wednesday 26 June. Picture: LVRC

BUDGET 2023/24

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will hand down its 2024-25 Budget at a Special Meeting of council on Wednesday 26 June commencing at 8.30am at the Council Chambers, Gatton.

Members of the public are welcome to attend, noting seating is limited.

Visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au to find out what’s included in the Budget and look out for an overview of highlights.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS INCREASE

Council has received 145 Development Applications to date this financial year, compared to 128 in the same period last year. That is a 17 per cent overall increase in lodged Development Applications. In addition, Building Approvals have also increased, with 225 approvals completed by Private Certifiers and council including those for roof repairs following severe weather, in comparison to 77 in 2023.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

Stay warm and keep the kids entertained these school holidays at Lockyer Valley Libraries. There are a range of free activities on offer – including an Aboriginal art workshop, movies and popcorn or a Lego challenge. Grab your spot by booking at library.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au.

GET READY LOCKYER

Council is proud to host a disaster preparedness Get Ready Lockyer Day on Sunday, 4 August.

Come along to Ferrari Park, Laidley from 10am – 2pm to chat with emergency services and other agencies, offering their expertise in disaster preparation, response and recovery. Entry is free and no bookings are required. There will be workshops, demonstrations and interactive activities on offer throughout the day, together with plenty of children’s activities.