Councillor Alan Harris - City of Launceston

15/09/2026

Strong Council leadership requires experience, sound judgement and the ability to work constructively across different views.

I bring eight years of Council service and more than 40 years of senior leadership experience. As Deputy Mayor, I will support good ideas, ask difficult questions when needed and help keep Council focused on practical outcomes for the community.

Vote 1 Alan Harris for Deputy Mayor and Councillor.
…because all of Launceston matters!

14/09/2026

A Monday night with a difference.

I attended a version of "Politics in the Pub" or a Councillor candidate community discussion with fellow current Councillors Tim Walker & Joe Pentridge and first time candidates, Paul Mallett, Jess Hoyle, Daniela Cavalletti and a couple of interested members of the public with the discussions mediated by Owen Tilbury. Original thoughts & contributions and some robust discussions were the order of the day.

Look out for a future opportunity to participate in your own community conversation, coming to an area near you over the rest of this week and during next week.

11/09/2026

Up early on Thursday morning to participate in the annual Lifelink Out of the Shadows walk, with my Rotary Club banner at the head of the parade as we remember those who are no longer with us, but are not forgotten.

And to remind everybody that support is available should you or someone you know need it. Every conversation matters.

A poignant start to World Su***de Prevention Day which also included RU OK day.

06/09/2026

It was a pleasure to represent the Council at the Northern Tasmanian Hockey Association awards presentation held this morning before the Div 3 Grand Final.

It was great to talk with those with a keen interest in seeing hockey continue to grow as a sport about Council's St Leonards Sports Complex Master Plan and the need for funding from all levels of government to bring the plan to life.

03/09/2026

I've been busy out and about installing some election signs around town this week, but I'd love to have a few more particularly in West Launceston, Trevallyn, Swan Bay/Dilston and Lilydale areas. So please comment or send me a DM if you can help out and host one of my signs till the end of October. Cheers, Alan.

02/09/2026

Do you live and are enrolled in a municipality other than Launceston? but own property in Launceston and wish to vote in the upcoming Council elections in the Launceston municipality, then the General Managers Roll is how you do it!

Get your skates on and contact Council before the GM's Roll closes on the 10th of September.

Council Elections 2026 - General Manager's Electoral Roll

Make your mark for Launceston and vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Pursuant to section 254 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Tas), you may be eligible for the General Manager's Electoral Roll if:

· You are a resident in the Launceston municipality, but not eligible for the state electoral roll (eg you are not an Australian Citizen); or

· You own or occupy land in Launceston, but do not live in Launceston (e.g. you lease a shop or own a property); or

· You are the nominated representative of a corporate body, which owns or occupies land in Launceston.

To enrol for the General Manager's Electoral Roll, eligible persons must complete an application form. Forms are available from the City of Launceston Customer Service Centre or downloaded online via the link below.

Find out more: www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council-Region/Local-Government-Elections

The General Manager's Electoral Roll for the 2026 election closes at 6pm on Thursday 10 September 2026.

31/08/2026

Come along on Saturday to enjoy the celebrations and to see this great rejuvenation of this well loved childrens playground in the Punchbowl Reserve.

30/08/2026

Rotary has launched an urgent appeal for donations to help the people of Nepal effected by the river floods this past week.

So if you want to join me and make a tax deductable donation, follow the QR code to the Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) web site to make your payment via credit card. Just follow the prompts to register your details to get your receipt via return email.

Thank you.