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To reduce the number of face-to-face interactions with the community and protect our staff and their ability to carry out ongoing essential services, the Derwent Valley Council Offices are open to the public from 10am - 4pm from Monday 24 August for essential visits only.

Council operating hours are still 8.15am – 5pm (Mon - Fri) and Council services can be accessed over the phone, by email or via our website. We encourage all enquiries by phone or email where possible.

Information on the Tasmanian Government and Council's response to COVID-19.

This information includes support available to individuals, business and community organisations including grant funding and mental health support and where to access further information around the pandemic and Council services.

Please stay home, save lives. Practise social distancing and good hygiene practises.

Arthurs square and part of township

Council Chambers Circle St 2

Council Chambers looking up High St

Latest News

Arts body takes control of The Barracks at Willow Court

Following more than two years of negotiations, Derwent Valley Council have signed an agreement with Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) allowing SAC and Derwent Valley Arts to utilise The Barracks building in Willow Court.

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Mayor's Message January 2021

In this month's Mayor's Message, Mayor Ben Shaw talks about some outcomes from the December Council Meeting, some exciting news about Derwent Valley Arts and re-opening Council meetings to the public, and what you can expect at our upcoming Australia Day celebrations.

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Roadside mowing and slashing

Each year, the roadside slashing and mowing program is undertaken over a four month window commencing late November, through until April.

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