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Local Government Australian Local Government Women's Association. Tasmanian Branch (ALGWA)
Local branch of the national association that supports women in local government so they, in turn, can support their communities and each other
Local Government Ben Lomond Water building and plumbing requirements
Details of the requirement that a Certificate of Certifiable Work (Building) or (Plumbing) be obtained from a Regulated Entity (Ben Lomond Water) by those applying for a building or plumbing permit from a permit authority
Local Government Break O'Day Council
Web site of the Break O'Day Council, with information on the Council and its services, the community, economy and environmental management
Local Government Break O'Day Council Transport Master Plan: Issues Report April 2012 (PDF file)
Council commissioned report on various transportation issues in the municipality as an outcome of recent community consultations and research. Topics include landslides, floods, pedestrians and cyclists, road access reliability and public transport
Local Government Break O'Day Council: Development
Index page providing links to information and a range of Council forms including: Development Application, Building and Plumbing Forms, Food and Hawker Applications, Heater Installation, Place of Assembly and Search for House Plans Forms
Local Government Break O'Day Council: documents
Lists links to Council publications including annual reports, strategic plans, newsletters and budgets
Local Government Break O'Day Council: forms and rates information
Information on the levying and payment of rates, together with links to a number of Council forms including those for pensioner rate remission, change to postal address, direct debit and service request form
Local Government Break O'Day Council: Municipal Management Plan
Council is currently preparing a Municipal Management Plan (MMP), which includes the preparation and integration of a number of reports, plans and strategies. The Plan will establish priorities for works over public land and infrastructure as set out in a 10 year framework in order to improve the physical appearance and functional layout of the towns and emphasize the unique value of public open space
Local Government Break O'Day Council: payment page
Online facility for the payment of Break O'Day Council rates
Local Government Brighton Council
Web site of Brighton Council, with information on the Council, its services, and the Brighton community
Local Government Brighton Council documents
Links to annual reports, strategic plan, agendas, minutes and other Council publications
Local Government Brighton Council: building and plumbing
Information on building and plumbing approvals and inspections in the Brighton municipality, with link to application forms, and Fencing Guidelines Information Sheet (for pools)
Local Government Brighton Council: forms
Links to forms for a range of services and forms for Brighton Council such as property rates, dog registration, planning, building and plumbing, waste management, and bookings for halls and grounds
Local Government Brighton Council: payments information
Information on ways to pay Council related accounts and includes an online payment form
Local Government Brighton Council: planning
Information on Brighton Council's requirements for planning permits for subdivisions and developments. Includes links to the Brighton Planning Scheme, and forms
Local Government Brighton Council: rates information
Provides information about the current Brighton property rates, change of details, government concessions and links to debit forms
Local Government Brighton Council: rates payment page
Online facility for the payment of Brighton Council rates
Local Government Burnie City Council
Web site of the Burnie City Council, with information on Council services and operations, and the local community
Local Government Burnie City Council: annual reports and strategic planning
Lists links to the current and past annual reports, and other reports, of Burnie City Council, including the Annual Plan and Budget Estimates
Local Government Burnie City Council: fees and charges
Links to information outlining fees and charges for services and facilities by the Burnie Council
Local Government Burnie City Council: Noticeboard
Burnie City Council community noticeboard of events
Local Government Burnie City Council: permits and applications
Links to Council forms and information for a range of activities and purposes: employment, works, building, parking, and more
Local Government Burnie City Council: plans and strategies
Links to all plans from the Council, including strategic, management, feasability, and those which are open to public comment
Local Government Burnie City Council: rates payments
Online facility for the payment of Burnie City Council rates
Local Government Burnie City Council: waterfront
Links to all reports, plans and progress updates to do with the waterfront redevelopment
Local Government Bushlinks 500
BushLinks 500 is a Southern Midlands Council project helping landholders to protect identified areas of natural vegetation through fencing, weed control, grazing management and some replanting; and establish bands of vegetation between the protected areas
Local Government Central Coast Council
Web site of the Central Coast Council with links to Council meetings, minutes and agendas
Local Government Central Coast Council: building
Information leaflets about how to apply for a number of different permits, including decks, dwellings, additions
Local Government Central Coast Council: land use planning
Council's planning scheme regulates all forms of use and development of land within the Central Coast municipal area
Local Government Central Coast Council: plumbing
Responsibilities of the plumbing section of the Council, plus downloadable permit forms
Local Government Central Coast Council: publications
Lists links to publications of Central Coast Council including current and past annual reports
Local Government Central Coast Council: rates payments and information
Online facility for the payment of Central Coast Council rates, and answers to frequently asked questions about rates
Local Government Central Coast Council: service request form
Online form for requesting a service of Central Coast Council (repairs, roads, etc.)
Local Government Central Highlands Council: Annual Plan
Current annual plan of Central Highlands Council
Local Government Central Highlands Council: annual report
Current and past annual reports of Central Highlands Council
Local Government Central Highlands Council: building application forms
Links to printable forms and information relating to services offered by the Council, such as building applications, energy efficient requirements, housing indemnity insurance and relocation of dwellings
Local Government Central Highlands Council: general Council forms
Application forms for food premise licences, pensioner rate remission, place of assembly, temporary events and customer complaints and feedback
Local Government Central Highlands Council: Rates Payment Page
Online facility for the payment of Central Highlands Council rates
Local Government Circular Head Council
Web site of the Circular Head Council, with information on Council services and operations, and the local community
Local Government Circular Head Council: annual report
Links to the present report of the Circular Head Council with a link to previous reports
Local Government Circular Head Council: building
Details of Circular Head Council's building permit requirements, with links to the Building Information Pack (containing application and compliance forms) and owner builder online resources
Local Government Circular Head Council: planning
Details of Circular Head's Planning Scheme, with links to relevant documentation including the Development/Planning Applications Information Pack, and the Process of Approval for a Planning Permit
Local Government Circular Head Council: publications
Lists links to publications of Circular Head Council, including new residents kit, emergency management plan and annual plan
Local Government Circular Head Council: rates
Information about land rates for this municipality
Local Government Circular Head Council: Strategic Projects Office
Information on the Strategic Projects Office (SPO) and lists various projects that have been endorsed by the Circular Head Council
Local Government City of Hobart Planning Scheme 2009: draft
Draft of Hobart's new planning scheme, released by Council for community submissions, currently under consideration by Council
Local Government Clarence City Council
Website of Clarence City Council, with information on the Clarence municipality, the Council and its services, business, tourism, and recreation
Local Government Clarence City Council: annual reports
Lists links to the current and past annual reports of Clarence City Council
Local Government Clarence City Council: building and plumbing
General information on the regulation of building and plumbing by the Clarence City Council. Includes the information sheet, General Information for Building Sites
Local Government Clarence City Council: current community consultations
Lists current community consultations undertaken by the Council
Local Government Clarence City Council: forms
Links to PDF forms for dog registrations, tree lopping, council and planning business
Local Government Clarence City Council: Payment Page
Online facility for the payment of Clarence City Council rates and dog registration renewals
Local Government Clarence City Council: publications
Business plans for the Council, including links to the annual report, annual plan and budget, strategic plan and planning schemes
Local Government Clarence City Council: Thoona Bush Reserve Activity Plan: Draft 2013 - 2018
Members of the public are invited to view and comment on the activity plan. Downloadable associated reports and feedback from with consultation closing 17 May
Local Government Clarence City Council: town planning
Planning approval information for those intending to subdivide land, develop or use land/buildings, or work from home. Includes the Clarence Planning Scheme, advertised planning applications, and link to application forms
Local Government Cradle Coast Authority
A joint authority created to co-ordinate and drive economic development across the nine local government areas of north-west and western Tasmania
Local Government Cradle Coast Authority: Noticeboard
The latest information and news from the Cradle Coast Authority
Local Government Cradle Coast Authority: publications and reports
Lists links to publications and reports of the Cradle Coast Authority, including past annual reports, newsletters, partnerships and programs, regional submissions, and other reports and papers
Local Government Cradle Coast Authority: Regional Planning Initiative
The Cradle Coast Councils begin a formal process of assessment by the Minister and the Tasmanian Planning Commission which may take between 4 and 6 months through early 2013. Includes The Cradle Coast Regional Land Use Strategy 2010-2030
Local Government Derwent Valley Council
Web site of the Derwent Valley Council, with information on the municipality and links to Council services, meetings, documents and contacts, community calendar of events and water restrictions
Local Government Derwent Valley Council: annual reports
Current and past annual reports of the Council
Local Government Derwent Valley Council: Council services
Information about the services of the Derwent Valley Council and links to: animal control, building and planning, children's and customer services, community development, environmental health, home and community care (HACC), BBQ bookings, community grants, memorial plaques, rates payments, office hours, photocopying and Historical Information Centre (HIC)
Local Government Derwent Valley Council: information brochures
Downloadable brochures concerning common questions such as guidelines on driveways, fencing, footpaths, nature strips, street numbering, plus planning and plumbing applications and permits
Local Government Derwent Valley Council: Rates Payment Page
Online facility for the payment of Derwent Valley Council rates
Local Government Development (Launceston City Council)
Links to information on Launceston City Council requirements for planning, building and plumbing approvals. Includes links to building and plumbing permit forms, driveways and crossovers, Tasmanian Heritage Register and industrial land sites
Local Government Devonport City Council
Web site of Devonport City Council, with links to Council, city, community, environment and property information
Local Government Devonport City Council: building and plumbing
Links to information on the regulation of building and plumbing by the Devonport City Council, and to permit application form
Local Government Devonport City Council: city projects
Devonport planning and development projects with links to background and further information
Local Government Devonport City Council: dog registration payment page
Online facility for payment of Devonport City Council dog registration fees
Local Government Devonport City Council: Living City (Community Survey)
Community survey for the Council's living city program on future planning for the city
Local Government Devonport City Council: planning and development
Links to information on demographics, city projects, planning, building and plumbing matters in the City of Devonport and downloadable application forms
Local Government Devonport City Council: Plans and Reports
Links to the Council's strategic plan, annual plan and estimates, annual fees and reports
Local Government Devonport City Council: rates payment page
Online facility for the payment of Devonport City Council rates
Local Government Devonport City Council: Residential Land Strategy 2011-2030 Draft
As part of the State Government’s planning reform package Councils are required to develop new interim planning schemes on a regional basis
Local Government Dorset Council
Web site of Dorset Council, with information on the Council and its services, description of the municipality, details of events and links to Council documents
Local Government Dorset Council by-laws
Lists Dorset Council's by-laws which are local regulations that are enforced by Council in the community interest
Local Government Dorset Council: annual report
Lists links to the current and past annual reports of Dorset Council
Local Government Dorset Council: payment service
Online facility for the payment of Dorset Council rates assessments
Local Government Energy Efficiency Guidelines and Incentives (Hobart City Council)
Hobart City Council information on achieving energy efficient houses and includes guidelines for new houses and home extensions, and implementing solar technology into heritage properties. Also includes details on how to apply for Council rebates schemes
Local Government Flinders Council
Web site of Flinders Council, with information on the Council and its services, and general information on the Furneaux region
Local Government Flinders Council: building and planning
Links to property forms for permits, building and development
Local Government Flinders Council: Payment Page
Online facility for the payment of Flinders Council rates and dog registration renewals
Local Government Flinders Council: projects
Lists links to studies, reports, Council News and project publications undertaken for the Flinders Island Council
Local Government Flinders Council: publications
Links to Council publications including current and past annual reports,annual plans, the code of conduct and planning scheme
Local Government Flinders Council: rates payments
Online payment facility for Flinders Council, with details of other payment methods
Local Government Flinders Council: Tip and Refuse
Flinders Island Council's tip and refuse services
Local Government George Town Council
Web site of the George Town Council, with information on the Council and its services, and on the George Town area
Local Government George Town Council: annual report
Current annual report of George Town Council
Local Government George Town Council: building, planning & environment forms
Information and pdf links to building, planning, plumbing and owner building permits
Local Government George Town Council: payment options page
Online facility for the payment of George Town Council rates, and dog registrations
Local Government George Town Council: planning scheme
Pdf link to this municipality's town planning scheme
Local Government George Town Council: publications and documents
Publications including meeting agendas and minutes, policies, annual report, partnership agreement, strategic plan, operational plan
Local Government George Town Council: service request form
Online form for notifying the George Town Council of any problems with roads, trees, parks, public buildings, plumbing, or dogs
Local Government Glamorgan Spring Bay Council
Web site of the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council, with information on the Council and its services, the community, economic development, and tourism
Local Government Glamorgan Spring Bay Council: annual reports
Links to the current and past annual reports for this municipality
Local Government Glamorgan Spring Bay Council: Forms
Information including food stalls and applications, water carting and caravan applications, burning and environmental health
Local Government Glamorgan Spring Bay Council: Mayors Reports
Lists links to the Mayors Reports of the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council
Local Government Glamorgan Spring Bay Council: payment page
Online facility for the payment of Glamorgan Spring Bay Council rates, and dog registration renewals
Local Government Glamorgan Spring Bay Council: rates payment options
Information on the options for payment of Glamorgan Spring Bay Council rates
Local Government Glenorchy City Council
Web site of the Glenorchy City Council, with information about the Council and its services, and general information on the city and community
Local Government Glenorchy City Council plans and documents
Lists links to Glenorchy City Council strategic, policy and planning documents. Includes the latest Annual Report
Local Government Glenorchy City Council policies A-Z
Alphabetical list of policies of Glenorchy City Council, relating to a range of matters
Local Government Glenorchy City Council: A-Z of Forms
Links to Glenorchy City Council forms for a range of activities and purposes: childcare, city assets, community development, rates, environment, planning, development, governance, works and services, animals, and more
Local Government Glenorchy City Council: about
Information on Council elected representatives and meeting minutes and agenda, tenders, careers, and links to policies, corporate publications, fact sheets, newsletters, and forms
Local Government Glenorchy City Council: payments
Online facility (POST billpay) for payment of Glenorchy City Council rates and charges
Local Government Glenorchy City Council: payments
Details of Glenorchy City Council rates, including how they are calculated and payment methods. Includes online payment options
Local Government Glenorchy City Council: planning and heritage
Links to information on planning matters within the Glenorchy municipality, including applying for planning permits and development approval, appeals and objections, tree removal, Glenorchy Planning Scheme, unlawful development or use, and Council's Heritage Program
Local Government Graffiti Removal (Hobart City Council)
HCC is responsible for the removal of graffiti on infrastructure managed or owned by Council. To report graffiti within the Hobart municipal area, there is a 24 hour hotline which is 1800 WIPEOF (1800 347 363)
Local Government Heritage Places and Solar Technology Guidelines (Hobart City Council)
Details of the Hobart City Council's guidelines for choosing and siting solar technologies on heritage properties in heritage areas. The Council's aim is to ensure that new solar technologies are positively integrated to a home situation, so the visual impact on the heritage qualities of the building will be minimal
Local Government Hobart City Council
Home page for the Hobart City Council with information on Council services, news, events, business opportunities, community activities and living in Hobart
Local Government Hobart City Council Emergency Management Plan
The HCC Emergency Management Plan provides details of arrangements that reduce emergency related risks to the community and provide a mechanism to mitigate and counter the impact and effects of an emergency that may arise within the municipal area
Local Government Hobart City Council: advertised applications
List of applications, with plans and documentation, for permits for proposed building developments (alterations, extensions, additions, change of use, signs, subdivisions) within the Hobart municipality. Representations of objection or support may be lodged by the listed representation expiry period date
Local Government Hobart City Council: annual report
Lists links to the current and past annual reports of Hobart City Council
Local Government Hobart City Council: Building, Planning, Plumbing
Information on Hobart City Council processes relating to building and planning. Includes details of rates, building, planning and plumbing approval processes, and other property related information: registrations and licences, by-laws, regulations, permit requirements, and how planning decisions are made
Local Government Hobart City Council: Environmental Health
Links to Council regulations and restrictions on excessive noise, heat-pump noise, air pollution, storm water, vermin, wasps and snakes in residential areas
Local Government Hobart City Council: ePlanning Portal
Hobart City Council's portal to enable access to general property information, track the status of current applications with Council or identify if planning approvals have been issued for a particular property
Local Government Hobart City Council: Fees and Charges
An alphabetical listing of all fees and charges imposed by Hobart City Council. The Complete 2009/2010 Fees and Charges Booklet is available for download
Local Government Hobart City Council: Inner City Development Plan
An Inner City Action Plan was endorsed by the Council at its meeting on the 12th December 2011 as the basis for future planning within Hobart’s inner city.The Inner City Action Plan represents the first phase of projects developed from the recommendations in the Gehl Architects Report Hobart 2010 Public Spaces and Public Life – a city with people in mind.
Local Government Hobart City Council: Payments
Details of payment methods for Hobart City Council rates, dog registration renewals, and parking infringements. Includes online payment option
Local Government Hobart City Council: publications
Links to Hobart City Council publications and media releases, including reports, strategies and plans, and the news sheet Capital City News
Local Government Hobart City Council: Recreation
Recreational and sporting facilities including Mt Wellington road conditions and warnings
Local Government Hobart City Council: strategies and plans
Provides links to Hobart City Council's numerous strategy and plan documents
Local Government Huon Valley Council
Web site of the Huon Valley Council, with links to Council and services information
Local Government Huon Valley Council: building FAQs
Provides information relating to the regulation of the construction of buildings in the Huon Valley municipality, including legislation, applications and permits, planning applications and permits, and fees and charges
Local Government Huon Valley Council: Community Consultation
Huon Valley Council values the opinions, experiences, and knowledge contained within the Huon Valley community. Also includes a link to a downloadable Community Consultation and Communication Strategy and previous consultation projects details
Local Government Huon Valley Council: planning
Information on planning requirements in the Huon Valley municipality. Includes links to Planning Schemes, current advertised applications, and application fees and forms
Local Government Huon Valley Council: problem notification form
Online form for the notification of problems requiring attention by the Huon Valley Council (potholes, noisy animals, litter, graffiti etc.)
Local Government Huon Valley Council: rates information
Information on the levying and payment of rates on property in the Huon Valley municipality, including details of payment methods, with a link to the online payment site, and details of pensioner rebates, with link to the Pension Rebate Form
Local Government Huon Valley Council: rates payment page
Online facility for the payment of Huon Council rates
Local Government Huon Valley Council: reports and publications
Lists links to current and past annual reports, and other reports and publications of Huon Valley Council
Local Government Huon Valley Directory
This directory highlights a broad spectrum of services the Council provides to the community from family services, planning, environmental health, recreation facilities, natural resource management and much more
Local Government Kentish Council
Web site of Kentish Council, with information on the Council and its services, the local community and the local area
Local Government Kentish Council strategic plan 2009-2014
The plan sets out Council's direction for the five year period, 2009-2014. Other documents used to develop the plan are also available as downloads
Local Government Kentish Council: annual report
Latest annual report and financial statements of Kentish Council
Local Government Kentish Council: building and planning
Links to building and planning information sheets and application forms (PDF files) for the Kentish Municipality
Local Government Kentish Council: new residents kit
The New Residents Kit for the Kentish Council municipality includes information on council services and amenities such a building services, dog registration, rubbish and recycling and asbestos removal
Local Government Kentish Council: rates payment page
Online facility for the payment of Kentish Council rates
Local Government Kentish Council: reports
Council reports, other than annual and meeting reports for this municipality
Local Government Kentish Council: schedule of fees and charges
Link to a document outlining a schedule of the current administration fees and charges for services by the Kentish Council
Local Government Kentish Council: submit event page
Council online form to add an event to the Council website
Local Government King Island Council
King Island Council's web site with details of the Council and its services
Local Government King Island Council: annual reports
Lists links to the current and past annual reports of King Island Council
Local Government King Island Council: building
Advice to applicants on building applications, with links to regulations
Local Government King Island Council: Council documents
Links to Council publications such as agendas and minutes, annual reports, policies, planning scheme and strategic plan
Local Government King Island Council: forms
A range of online application forms covering building approvals, development applications, waste management, dog registration, kennel licence, and more
Local Government King Island Council: planning
Advice to applicants on planning applications for any development or land use which is not permitted by the King Island Planning Scheme
Local Government King Island Council: rates
Information about rates, with a link to frequently asked questions
Local Government Kingborough Council
Web site of Kingborough Council, with information on the Council and its services, and on the local community
Local Government Kingborough Council rates information
Information on the levying and payment of rates on property in the Kingborough municipality, including current rates and charges, details of payment methods, with a link to the online payment site, and details of pensioner rebates
Local Government Kingborough Council service request
Online form to request a service of Kingborough Council
Local Government Kingborough Council Strategic Plan 2010-2020
Kingborough Council's plan setting out the future directions and desired strategic outcomes for the Kingborough municipal area for the decade 2010-2020. Includes link to the Strategic Delivery Plan 2010-2015
Local Government Kingborough Council: application forms
Links to printable application forms for a range of Council purposes such as building, planning, plumbing, employment, environmental health, waste management, roads, rates, community events, and dog registration
Local Government Kingborough Council: building and plumbing
Details of the regulation and control of building and development in the Kingborough municipality
Local Government Kingborough Council: current planning applications list
List of current planning applications submitted to Kingborough Council, with expiry dates for making representations in response
Local Government Kingborough Council: payment service
Online facility for the payment of Kingborough Council rates and dog registrations (animal renewals)
Local Government Kingborough Council: planning
Information on planning and development in the Kingborough municipality, including current planning applications, planning reports and maps, and Planning Scheme amendments
Local Government Kingborough Council: publications
Links to publications of Kingborough Council, including newsletters, policies, reports and plans, and information brochures
Local Government Latrobe Council strategic plans
Latrobe Council's plans for developing strategies to manage growth in the municipality: 'Creating Opportunities' : a strategic direction 2006-2011; and, the Port Sorell and Environs Strategic Plan 2008
Local Government Latrobe Council, Tasmania
Web site of Latrobe Council, with information about the Council and its meetings, the community, local attractions, events, groups, and environment
Local Government Latrobe Council: annual reports
Lists links to the current and past annual reports of Latrobe Council
Local Government Latrobe Council: building services
Information about Council building services with links to printable application forms including building and plumbing permits
Local Government Latrobe Council: Payment Service
Online facility for the payment of Latrobe Council rates
Local Government Latrobe Council: planning services
Information about Council planning services with links to printable application forms for development and guidelines
Local Government Latrobe Council: Roadside Vendor and use of public
Latrobe Council information on applying for approval to use of public land for events and activities, in particular for roadside vendors. Contains links to an application form
Local Government Latrobe Council: Snapshot of 100 year history (PDF file)
Provides information of the 100 year history of Latrobe Council. Includes photographs and images
Local Government Launceston City Council
Web site of Launceston City Council, with links to a range of Council and community information
Local Government Launceston City Council grants and awards
Details of the range of awards, grants and scholarships regularly offered by Launceston City Council (links to application forms as available)
Local Government Launceston City Council rates
Details of Launceston City Council rates, including how they are calculated and levied, pensioner remissions, and methods of payment, with link to the online payment site. Includes a link to a Change of Address form, and Direct Debit Request form
Local Government Launceston City Council: brochures and booklets
Webpage with links to brochures and booklets published by the Launceston City Council, including Your Rates, Launceston Bike Network and Artist-in-Residence Program
Local Government Launceston City Council: Level of service: parks and recreation
Council consultation to investigate the public satisfaction of recreational area management closing 31 May. Online surveys and background information provided
Local Government Launceston City Council: licences and permits for events and business
Information on the various licences and permits required for events and business in the Launceston municipal area
Local Government Launceston City Council: payments
Information on methods of payment, including payment of rates, parking infringements, debtors and dog registration
Local Government Launceston City Council: Petitions
Guide and templates to assist in lodging petitions to the Launceston City Council
Local Government Launceston City Council: Planning
Information on how to obtain a planning permit for use or development of land through the Interim Launceston Planning Scheme 2012. Includes links to relevant forms and the Online planning application data
Local Government Launceston City Council: plumbing
Details for plumbing permits, stormwater, drainage and sewerage requirements in the Launceston municipality. Including downloadable permit application forms
Local Government Launceston City Council: strategies and plans
Links to Launceston City Council corporate documents
Local Government Launceston City Council: Tenders
Launceston City Council puts out a range of Request for Tenders for works, infrastructure and more. Information is available here for current tenders and conditions and guidelines to assist the tendering process
Local Government Launceston Planning Scheme 2012 (Interim)
The Interim Launceston Planning Scheme has been declared for the Launceston City Council's municipal area. A preliminary hearing for the assessment was held recently and more information will be forthcoming
Local Government Local Government Association of Tasmania
The Local Government Association of Tasmania is an incorporated body under the Local Government Act 1993. It is owned, managed and governed by Councils. It is the peak body of local government in Tasmania and is part of a national network of associations.
Local Government Local Government Association of Tasmania: annual reports
Lists links to annual reports of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT)
Local Government Local Government Association of Tasmania: awards for excellence
Council initiatives that demonstrate innovation, leadership or best-practice are eligible for entry, with printable application form
Local Government Local Government Association of Tasmania: council map and contacts
Links to pdf map of council boundaries, spreadsheet with all council contacts, plus links to CouncilConnect and Council websites
Local Government Local Government Association of Tasmania: learning and development
Information on training opportunities and professional learning programs for Local Government elected members. Links to the LGAT news magazine
Local Government Local Government Association of Tasmania: Life Members Award for Meritorious Service
Information on LGAT's Life Members Award for Meritorious Service, an annual award recognising exceptional service to the Tasmanian Local Government by an Elected Member. Includes entry guidelines and printable application form
Local Government Local government elections (Local Government Association of Tasmania)
Details about the rules, frequency and methods of voting, plus pdf link to the timetable
Local Government Meander Valley Council
Web site of the Meander Valley Council, with information on the Council, its services, and the local community
Local Government Meander Valley Council: building and plumbing
Links to printable information about building requirements, certificates and plans, Application Forms for the development process and onsite waste water requirements for the Meander municipality
Local Government Meander Valley Council: documents, plans and reports
Lists links to the current and past Annual Plans, Annual Reports, Budget, Policies, and Strategic Plan of Meander Valley Council
Local Government Meander Valley Council: payment page
Online payment facility for Meander Valley Council rates, and dog registrations
Local Government Meander Valley Council: planning
Information and downloads on planning requirements for building within the Meander Valley municipality. Links to planning your development, current Planning Scheme, Planning Applications (received and decisions), and the Planning Scheme Review
Local Government Meander Valley Council: rates
Information about payment, concessions and property valuation
Local Government Meander Valley Council: Your Community Profile
The Profile displays Australian Bureau of Statistics data which enables analysis of the local population characteristics, see how they have changed over time and how they compare to other municipalities
Local Government Northern Midlands Council
Web site of the Northern Midlands Council, with information about Council members, meetings, services, publications, fees and charges, rates payment, and more
Local Government Northern Midlands Council: building and plumbing services
Information for building, plumbing and wood heaters, including links to the relevant forms and information re permits
Local Government Northern Midlands Council: feedback
Online form for contacting this council
Local Government Northern Midlands Council: forms
Links to a range of application forms for the Northern Midlands Council (dogs, rates, waste management, building and plumbing, food and place of assembly, hire of halls and reserves)
Local Government Northern Midlands Council: MasterPlan Enquirer
Northern Midland's Council's portal to enable access to general property information, track the status of current applications with Council or identify if planning approvals have been issued for a particular property
Local Government Northern Midlands Council: new resident's kit
Details of the 'New Resident's Kit' which includes information on rates and charges, garbage and recycling collections, animal control, community groups, community health services, a business directory and public transport
Local Government Northern Midlands Council: payments page
Online facility for the payment of Northern Midlands Council rates, and dog registration fees
Local Government Northern Midlands Council: planning
Planning Scheme, application forms and current planning fees for this municipality
Local Government Northern Midlands Council: publications
Council publications including the annual plan, annual reports, planning scheme and the strategic plan
Local Government Planning Scheme Amendments
Information on the Hobart City Council's amendment process and includes advertised and recently approved amendments and a summary of past amendments
Local Government Sorell Council
Web site of the Sorell Council, with information on the council and its services and the local community
Local Government Sorell Council: annual reports
Latest annual reports of Sorell Council
Local Government Sorell Council: Building and plumbing
The Building and Plumbing departments of the Council are responsible for fulfilling functions associated with the regulation and control of development
Local Government Sorell Council: Community Strategic Plan
Sorell Council is developing a new plan for 2014 onward. An online survey is available
Local Government Sorell Council: National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is 13-19 May and Council will be holding a Volunteer Recognition Reception at the Pittwater Scout Hall on 16 May. Attendance responses for event by 10 May
Local Government Sorell Council: pay your rates
Online payment for Sorell Council rates
Local Government Sorell Council: Rebuilding after bushfires
The Council is committed to minimising stress and delays to fire affected property owners and residents as they start on the task of rebuilding. Council aims to ensure that there is a good understanding by property owners, architects, designers and building practitioners on what is involved in complying with Tasmania’s planning and building legislation and Council’s local laws
Local Government Southern Midlands Council
Web site of the Southern Midlands Council, with information on the Council and its services, and the local community
Local Government Southern Midlands Council: building
Links to a range of printable brochures and application forms including planning and plumbing permits, and temporary accommodation permit
Local Government Southern Midlands Council: documents and publications
Southern Midlands Council publications including annual reports, newsletters, financial statements and the strategic plan
Local Government Southern Midlands Council: payment service
Online facility for the payment of Southern Midlands Council rates
Local Government Southern Midlands Council: planning
Planning approval process involves assessment of a proposal to use or develop land within a planning scheme. Links to external documents plus downloadable brochures including the Southern Midlands Planning Scheme
Local Government Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority (STCA)
The STCA is a regional organisation of the 12 local councils in southern Tasmania, formed to facilitate cooperative working partnerships, to improve the ability of Councils to take joint action to address regional development issues, and to advance sustainable economic, environmental and social outcomes for southern Tasmania
Local Government Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority (STCA) reports
Current and past periodic reports published by the STCA, including its Annual Report
Local Government Southern Water: development forms
Links to printable application forms for a range of development purposes, including plumbing, building, planning and trade waste
Local Government Speak Up Devonport
Devonport City Council is seeking to increase community participation in its decision making processes and has created this online discussion site
Local Government Standard drawings (Hobart City Council)
Information on Hobart City Council's requirement that design drawings and specifications submitted in preparation for new public assets be consistent with the Tasmanian Councils' Standards for Subdivisions, adopted by Council 1 January 2008. These supersede the Municipal Standard Drawings and Specification
Local Government Tasman Council
Web site of Tasman Council, located in the southeast of Tasmania, with information on Council services and amenities, and the local community
Local Government Tasman Council: building applications
Downloadable information and applications for building permits
Local Government Tasman Council: Community Events
Community events including guides and application form
Local Government Tasman Council: Environment and Health
Environmental Health Officers assess and manage risks to public health, safety and wellbeing, and provide direction and education to the community. Includes information on the process of obtaining a Special Plumbing Permit
Local Government Tasman Council: Food Business
Tasman Council's Environment and Health food business applications and guidelines
Local Government Tasman Council: Payment page
Online facility for payment of rates and dog registration renewal fees
Local Government Tasman Council: public documents
Includes links to downloadable annual reports, annual plans, strategic plans and policy documents
Local Government Tasman Council: rates
Details of Tasman Council rates payment options, and available pensioner remission
Local Government Tasmanian Local Government: councillor resource kit
A publication that describes the changes and challenges that face local government elected members
Local Government Waratah-Wynyard Council
Web site of Waratah-Wynyard Council, with information about the Council and its services, the community, business and tourism
Local Government Waratah-Wynyard Council: annual report
Lists links to the current and past annual reports of Waratah-Wynyard Council
Local Government Waratah-Wynyard Council: building application forms
Links to forms (pdf files) required when building
Local Government Waratah-Wynyard Council: planning application forms
Link to Waratah-Wynyard Council development application form (pdf file)
Local Government Waratah-Wynyard Council: Rates Payment
Online facility for the payment of Waratah-Wynyard Council rates
Local Government Waratah-Wynyard Council: Strategic Projects Office
Details on the Strategic Projects Office (SPO) and lists various projects that have been endorsed by the Waratah-Wynyard Council
Local Government Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000
Links to planning scheme for the Waratah-Wynyard municipality
Local Government Water Sensitive Urban Design
Hobart City Council resource kit comprising guidelines and practice notes for water sensitive design in the urban environment aimed at protecting Hobart's water resources and waterways from the long-term impacts of urbanization
Local Government West Coast Council
Web site of the West Coast Council, with information on the Council and its services, tourism and the West Coast community
Local Government West Coast Council: building and planning
Provides information on the building and planning approval processes for the West Coast municipality, including the West Coast Planning Scheme, building permits, and building FAQs
Local Government West Coast Council: facility hire
West Coast Council offers several facilities available for public hire. Downloadable fees and Application Forms are available
Local Government West Coast Council: publications and forms
Links for west coast residents to the Council's application forms, rates information, annual plans and reports
Local Government West Tamar Council
Web site of the West Tamar Council, with information on the Council and its services, the local region, and the community
Local Government West Tamar Council service request form
Online form for requesting work to be done by the Council
Local Government West Tamar Council: building permits
Details of West Tamar Council permit requirements for proposed building work, development, wood burning heater installation, plumbing, ballustrades, demolition, swimming pools, subfloor ventilation and vehicular crossing application forms
Local Government West Tamar Council: Payment Service
Online facility for the payment of West Tamar Council rates
Local Government West Tamar Council: planning
Details of West Tamar Council's Planning Scheme, detailing planning permission requirements and approval process, with link to planning application form
Local Government West Tamar Council: Rate payments
Page detailing options for rate payments to the West Tamar Council
Local Government West Tamar Council: Rates, fees and charges
Information regarding Council rates, fees and charges for services
Local Government Your say Circular Head
Circular Head Council's dedicated community consultation website, designed to allow the public to help shape future directions, comment on key issues, and guide Council in making important decisions
Local Government Your Voice Your Launceston
Launceston City Council invites feedback on key projects being considered by the Council. The site includes surveys, an online discussion forum and relevant documents

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