Be a good neighbour this winter . . .How to reduce smoke, save money and save lives.

A number of properties are currently taking the opportunity to burn off vegetation on their properties.

To meet mobile broadband service expectations, Telstra recently completed upgrade work to their 4G mobile network at the Latrobe Recreation Ground.

Port Sorell University of the Third Age (U3A) continues to go from strength to strength in providing a term based program of activities that utilise the skills of members to enhance life-long learning opportunities for members in their “third age”

After more than eight years of operation, Council has resolved to review the Port Sorell and Environs Strategic Plan 2008, which has been a valuable guide to development in the area since its adoption late in 2008. It is proposed to conduct this review in a consultative manner with stakeholder collaborative designing by the consultant engaged to progress the project.

Community Forum - 18 May from 7pm at the Banksia Centre. RSVP by Tuesday, 15 May to Latrobe Council - 6426 4444

RESEARCH TO ENSURE SERVICE NEEDS MET

Do you belong to a community organisation that has identified an emerging need throughout the Latrobe Municipality in the fields of the environment, health and community welfare; and sport and recreation? Perhaps you are considering establishing a new arts or cultural event or festival for ongoing staging in the Latrobe Municipality. Did you know that Latrobe Council offers grants annually to support the development and presentation of such initiatives?

Acting Mayor Rick Rockliff today supported the announcement by Prime Minister Turnbull in relation to the future of the Mersey Community Hospital. Latrobe Council has never waivered in its negotiations for a 10-year deal on the Mersey and are proud to have played a role in achieving this historic agreement.

This October, it is anticipated there will be over 5000 extra people in the North West for the Australian Masters Games. Unfortunately, rumours of accommodation being full during the games are affecting the number of people that might come, are simply not true and damage the full potential of the Games for the region.

The public information night to commence this project was held on 23 February 2017 and attended by 180 persons.

The Mayor of Latrobe, Councillor Peter Freshney is calling on the State Government to further elaborate on their decision to actively consider acquisition of Local Government’s water and sewerage assets and ownership of TasWater. Mayor Freshney stated Latrobe Council had been one of the most impacted Councils following the almost forced transfer of water and sewerage by the previous state government from local councils to regional water corporations and then Taswater.

After more than eight years of operation, Council has resolved to review the Port Sorell and Environs Strategic Plan 2008, which has been a valuable guide to development in the area since its adoption late in 2008. It is proposed to conduct this review in a consultative manner with stakeholder collaborative designing by the consultant engaged to progress the project.

CONGRATULATIONS to the recently announced recipients of the Latrobe Municipality's Australia Day Awards for 2017 - * CITIZEN OF THE YEAR - Mrs Julie Bissett * YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR - Miss Eve Bell * COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR - Lions Club of Port Sorell Inc for their support in effecting BlazeAid Floos Assistance. This award was accepted by Mr Neil Davidson.

Rubicon Grove, One Care’s aged care facility at Port Sorell, today received the welcome news that its planning permit for an expansion of its services has been approved by Latrobe Council.

Weather permitting, the Tasmania Fire Service will be conducting a fuel reduction burn on Thursday 1st December at Marana Drive, Bakers Beach, as part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program which is aimed at reducing the bushfire risk to help protect lives and communities

The Latrobe, Kentish and Devonport Mayors have today met with Federal Ministers and senior politicians to lobby for the longer term surety of the Mersey Community Hospital.

The official opening of the refurbished church building at 76 Chapel Road, Sassafras will be held on Saturday, 29 October at 2.00pm.

The Tasmanian Boxing Tournament will be held at the Latrobe Memorial Hall, Gilbert Street, Latrobe this Saturday, 29 October from 6.30 pm.

In response to the recent floods across Tasmania the local Telstra Country Wide team has invoked special disaster relief assistance package for Telstra customers who have been impacted by flooding. This email will provide you an overview of what is available and how customers can contact Telstra for assistance.

Latrobe Council has a new main phone number.