Brighton Council

21/10/2026

Be part of the magic! 👯‍♂️✨

Registrations are now open for the 2026 Brighton Christmas Pageant!

We're inviting local groups, schools, performers, businesses and community members to get involved in this year's festive celebration. Whether you're planning a colourful float, a musical performance or a creative Christmas-themed entry, we'd love to see you join the parade and help bring the community together.

Find out more here 👉https://www.brighton.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Brighton-Council-Christmas-Pageant.pdf

Register your interest here 👉 https://brightoncouncil.snapforms.com.au/form/brighton-council-christmas-pageant-float-registration

21/10/2026

Voting in the Local Government Elections closes soon!

🗳️ To make sure your vote is returned in time, post it before 4 pm today

📍 You can also return your ballot papers to us until 2 pm on Tuesday 27 October.

All the info you need is here 👉 https://www.tec.tas.gov.au/local-government/elections-2026

Don't miss your chance to have a say ⏰

Voting closes soon in Tasmania's local government elections. If your ballot pack is still sitting on the kitchen bench, now is the time to complete it and get it in the mail or drop it off at your local council office.

Currently, only 42% of ballots have been returned statewide.

Ballot papers must be received by 2:00pm on 27 October to be included in the count.

20/10/2026

There's more hot weather headed our way 🥵

Hot weather and heatwaves can be serious and cause heat-related illness, especially for people at higher risk such as older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and people with medical conditions.

During the hot weather:
✅ Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
✅ Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
✅ If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool
✅ Drink plenty of water

❌ Never leave kids or pets in the car

For more ways to stay safe during hot weather 👉 https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/environmental-health/extreme-heat

Stay safe and look out for each other!

19/10/2026

The next Green & Hard Waste Collection will take place from Monday 26 October.

To have your waste collected:
✅ Put your items out no earlier than Saturday 24 October and no later than 6am Monday 26 October
✅ Separate green waste and hard waste into two piles
✅ Maximum of 2m³ (approximately one box trailer load)

We'll collect household hard waste such as furniture, timber, scrap metal, bikes and small appliances, plus bundled garden waste including branches, prunings and hedge trimmings.

❌ We cannot collect mattresses, tyres, fridges, freezers, rubble, soil, chemicals, paint, gas bottles or general household rubbish.

Please place items neatly on the nature strip, clear of footpaths, drains and driveways.

For more information 👉 https://www.brighton.tas.gov.au/property/waste/

19/10/2026

Spring into the Vines is back this year, and so are some of the best vineyards from Brighton!

The three-day w**e touring weekend from 30 Oct - 1 Nov is your chance to explore boutique vineyards, meet local w**emakers and soak up stunning countryside views.

So gather your friends, explore the cellar doors, and experience everything that makes Brighton a hidden gem for w**e lovers!

✨ Merriworth W**es Mapleton Vineyard Charles Reuben Estate Pressing Matters Birdhill Vineyards Stargazer W**e 💫

19/10/2026

🛍️ Clear out, cash in and connect! 💰

Turn your unwanted treasures into someone else’s great find. Host a garage sale from home, join forces with your neighbours for a secondhand street party, or browse your local community market.

Find a sale near you 👉 https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/brighton

👀 Bargain hunters, don't miss the Brighton Civic Centre on 14 November!
🧸 12pm-2pm: Kids & baby items
🏠 3pm-7pm: A mix of everything

18/10/2026

❗️ Rates due soon ❗️

This is a reminder that the second rates instalment for 2026/27 is due on Friday 30 October 2026.

You can pay your rates:

💻 online
📞 over the phone
📬 by mail

Need help or time to pay? Get in touch with our Rates team early at [email protected] - we’re here to help.

More info here 👉 https://www.brighton.tas.gov.au/property/rates/

15/10/2026

🌳 We're excited to share that we've received a Healthy Cities Landcare Grant for our Connecting Habitat and Community in Brighton project!

Thanks to funding from Landcare Australia and Bupa, we'll be planting 3,350 native trees, shrubs and groundcovers at Seymour Street Park, creating greener spaces for both people and wildlife.

The project will also include innovative hydro-mulching and improved stormwater management to enhance biodiversity and help reduce urban heat.

🌱 Community planting days will run from May to August 2027, so stay tuned for details on how you can get involved.

Learn more 👉 https://haveyoursay.brighton.tas.gov.au/connecting-habitat-and-community-brighton

📸 Photo credit: Kutalayna Collective

14/10/2026

Haven’t received your ballot pack, or need a replacement? You can request a supplementary pack online, visit us, or call the Tasmanian Electoral Commission.

👉 Request a supplementary pack at tec.tas.gov.au/LG26
📍 Visit us at 1 Tivoli Rd, Old Beach
📞 Call 1800 801 701

There’s still plenty of time to return your completed ballot papers.

To be counted, your vote must be received by 2 pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026.

Haven’t received your ballot pack, or need a replacement? You can request a supplementary pack online, visit your local council, or call us.

👉 Request a supplementary pack at tec.tas.gov.au/LG26
📍 Find your local council location at tec.tas.gov.au/locations
📞 Call 1800 801 701

There’s still plenty of time to return your completed ballot papers. To be counted, your vote must be received by 2 pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026.