News

25 June 2025

ANNUAL PLAN AND BUDGET 2025-2026

Our 2025-2026 Annual Plan and Budget was approved with a rate increase of 3.7%. Each year, we work out how much rate income we need based on the cost of…

30 April 2025

‘Lift the Tone’‘Lift the Tone’ Campaign promotes respect in public debate’Lift the Tone’

The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT), with the support of mental health experts, has launched a new campaign urging Tasmanians to ‘Lift the Tone’ of public discourse. The initiative…

14 April 2025

Responsible Dog Ownership

Sorell Council has launched a new educational video aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership across the municipality. The short video highlights key responsibilities for dog owners, including control in public…

21 March 2025

We Stand Together Against Racism

Six southern Tasmanian councils today unveiled a new campaign celebrating Greater Hobart’s cultural and linguistic diversity and taking a stand against acts of racism. The idea of the ‘We Stand Together Against…

20 March 2025

Revised Public Places By-Law

Our Public Places By-law has been revised and is now in effect. You can find a copy of the updated by-law on this page.

17 March 2025

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜 Our community has lost a wonderful human with the passing of Kerry Degrassi. For decades, Kerry dedicated her life to community development, social justice, and advocacy, leaving…

7 March 2025

Primrose Sands Beach warning – Swimming not currently advised

UPDATE: 7 MARCH 2025 Our investigations into the water quality at Primrose Sands Beach remain ongoing. To date, we have: Initial seepage sample results suggest there is some impact from…

1 November 2024

Southern Waste Solutions – Sorell Green Waste Collection Fact Sheet

8 September 2024

Showcasing Innovation – LGAT Awards for Excellence

At the recent Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) annual awards we received some wonderful news!We were announced as the winner of the Showcasing Innovation Award for our collaboration with…