Brighton Council

02/06/2026

28/05/2026

Congratulations to our Mayor, Leigh Gray, on being elected Vice President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT). Mayor Gray has proudly served the Brighton community since 2005 and as Mayor since 2021, always showing a strong commitment to our municipality and local government across Tasmania. This appointment is a wonderful recognition of his experience, leadership and dedication to representing communities like ours at a state level. Congratulations Mayor Gray — we are proud to see Brighton represented in this important role. 👏👏👏

Leigh Gray - Brighton Mayor and Councillor

At the most recent General Management Committee (GMC) meeting, Mayor Leigh Gray was elected as Vice President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT). He replaces former Vice President Paula Wriedt following her departure from local government in May. The Vice President is elected by other members of the GMC.

Mayor Gray has served on Brighton Council since 2005 and was elected as mayor in 2021. He is also on the Board of TasWaste South.

LGAT President Mick Tucker welcomed the appointment, noting that Mayor Gray brings significant experience and a strong commitment to representing the sector.

The GMC provides strategic direction for LGAT and consists of the President, the Lord Mayor and six elected members who represent the three electoral districts.

Paula Wriedt's resignation also creates a vacancy for a Southern Region representative on the GMC. A by-election will be called in accordance with the Rules of the Association.

27/05/2026

CLOSED TODAY:
ALL SPORTS GROUNDS AND PLAYING FIELDS 🏏⚽️🤾‍♂️
Brighton Council has closed all of our sports grounds/playing fields today - 28th May 2026 - due to the wet conditions. This will be reassessed tomorrow (Friday).

27/05/2026

Reconciliation Tasmania has chosen to frame National Reconciliation Week 2026 around "Truth. Reckoning. Change” rather than the broader national theme of "All In" to directly address a loud and clear message from Tasmanian Aboriginal people: the current mainstream approach to reconciliation is not delivering meaningful progress and the status quo must be challenged. 🖤💛❤️

27/05/2026

Thinking about standing for council this October?

We’ve put together a practical guide to help you get started. It walks through eligibility, how to nominate, and what to think about when campaigning.

It’s designed to give prospective candidates a clear understanding of what’s involved, so you can make an informed decision about representing your community.

📘 Download it here: https://www.lgat.tas.gov.au/council-elections

26/05/2026

CLOSED TODAY:
ALL SPORTS GROUNDS AND PLAYING FIELDS 🏏⚽️🤾‍♂️
Brighton Council has closed all of our sports grounds/playing fields today - 27th May 2026 - due to the wet conditions. This will be reassessed tomorrow.

26/05/2026

National Sorry Day 2026 marks the 29th anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home Report in 1997. The Bringing Them Home Report shared the history of the Stolen Generations with the nation and made wide-ranging recommendations to address the enormous harm caused to survivors and their families. The theme for this year’s National Sorry Day is From Sorry to Action. The call is clear, we must move from words to action, and this needs to happen now, not in another decade. Acknowledging past harm is important, but acting to address it is critical. Sorry signals compassion, action delivers justice.

25/05/2026

Don't miss your chance to give us feedback on the draft Local Area Plan for Brighton and Pontville 🏠

Read the Plan and provide your input here 👉 https://haveyoursay.brighton.tas.gov.au/brighton-and-pontville-local-area-plan

24/05/2026

Outcomes from the Council meeting held on Tuesday, 19th May 2026:

🔹 Council approved a donation of $1000 for the 2026 Butterflies and Boots Gala Ball being held on the 30th May.

🔹 Council allocated funds for small and medium grant applications to various community groups to a total amount of $70,880.

🔹 Council endorsed the draft Brighton Council LGBTIQA+ Action Plan and will commence implementation of the plan with regular updates to be provided.

🔹 Council received the March 2026 Quarterly Financial Report.

🔹 Council adopted the proposed Animal Control Fees for the 2026/27 financial year.

🔹 Council adopted the 2026/27 budget and fees and charges in principle.

🔹 Council endorsed recipients for Community Volunteer of the Year Award; Young Community Volunteer of the Year Award and Community Event of the Year Award to be presented during National Volunteer Week on the 21st May.

21/05/2026

🚧NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OLD BEACH JETTY AND BOAT RAMP FOR MAINTENANCE WORKS🚧

The Old Beach jetty and boat ramp will be CLOSED for maintenance and repairs for two days:
📆Thursday 4 June from 7am until Friday 5 June at 5pm. ⏰

The works involve maintenance of fixings and repairs/inspection of piers. The Jetty and boat ramp will be closed, and parking will be restricted during this time. Council apologises for any inconvenience while these essential works are carried out and thank you for your understanding. For any enquiries, please call Brighton Council on (03) 6268 7000 or email [email protected]