We value the feedback from our ratepayer to help make Brighton a better place to live, visit, and enjoy.

If you have any feedback for Council please email admin@brighton.tas.gov.au so that it can be sent to the relevant department.

Brighton Council has prepared a Master Plan for Seymour Street Park which provides a 15-year vision for the area.

The Master Plan is available for you to view here:

Seymour Street Park Master Plan

Submissions can be made using this online form:

Submissions/Feedback Form

Alternatively written submissions can be sent to development@brighton.tas.gov.au

The Master Plan includes:

• A new soccer precinct, which includes 2 x full-size soccer pitches with lighting, relocation of the existing junior pitches, shared clubroom facility and entrance plaza.
• New car parking and bus stop area.
• Extension and upgrade of existing playground and picnic facilities.
• New youth facility including skate park, outdoor courts, and event space.
• Fenced dog park.
• Improved landscaping and additional tree planting.

Council is now seeking feedback on the Master Plan.

Submissions on the Draft Master Plan will be open until Friday 17 December.

If you would like to discuss the Master Plan, please contact Callum Pearce-Rasmussen or David Allingham on admin@brighton.tas.gov.au or 6268 7000.

Brighton Council in partnership with the Department of Education has engaged GHD to prepare a concept South Brighton Development Precinct Master Plan (the “Master Plan”).  Over the last few months, several background reports have been prepared to inform the development of the Master Plan.

Council is now seeking feedback on the Draft South Brighton Master Plan available here:

South Brighton Master Plan – Map

Additional background information about the Draft Master Plan is also provided here:

South Brighton Master Plan – Frequently Asked Questions

South Brighton – Master Plan – Infrastructure Assessment – December 2020

South Brighton Market Assessment – August 2021

South Brighton – Natural Values Assessment – March 2020

These will hopefully give you a better understanding of its need, key features and the next steps of the project.

How to have your say:

Council will hold a community drop-in session from 4pm to 6pm on Wednesday 10 November at the Brighton Bowls Club (211 Brighton Rd, Brighton) for all members of the public to attend.

Submissions on the Draft Master Plan will be open until Friday 26 November.

Written submissions can be sent to development@brighton.tas.gov.au or using the online form available here: Submission/Feedback Form

Council will collate all the feedback from the consultation and prepare a Consultation Outcomes Report, which will include a summary of feedback received, key themes and Brighton Council’s response to the feedback. This will be shared with the community and provided to the consultant to provide changes to the Master Plan as required.  The Master Plan will then be provided to Council for final endorsement.

A draft policy on Residential Use in the Agriculture Zone has been prepared to guide assessment of residential use in the agriculture zone against the Tasmanian Planning Scheme – Brighton.

The policy will apply to:

• Assessment of all new development applications for residential use in the Agriculture Zone as mapped in the Planning Scheme.
• Compliance with all existing planning permits that approve residential use in the Agriculture Zone on the condition that it is to support an ongoing agricultural use.

The policy sets out the minimum information required to support an application for residential use on agricultural land.

We would appreciate your feedback. Please use the following link to view the draft Policy:  Draft Policy – Residential Use in the Agriculture Zone

Please use the following form to provide your feedback on the draft policy:

Community Feedback Form

Alternatively, please send email submissions to development@brighton.tas.gov.au

Submissions on the draft policy will be open until Friday 19 November.

Brighton Council gives notice of its intention to review the Mobile Food Vendor Policy.

The main policy changes relate to:

• Approved locations
• Inclusion of single use fees (to a maximum of 3)

A copy of the draft Mobile Food Vendor Policy, is available to the public for comment from 1st August 2021 to 21st August 2021 as follows:

• Download the policy and declared areas here: Draft Mobile Food Vendor Policy – August 2021
• Email: admin@brighton.tas.gov.au
• Phone: (03) 6268 7000

Please submit your feedback by 21st August 2021 via:

• Online feedback form here: Community Feedback Form
• Email: admin@brighton.tas.gov.au
• Mail c/o the General Manager, 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach 7017

A draft Master Plan has been prepared for Cris Fitzparick Park to make it safer, more accessible and attractive for the community.

The draft Master Plan has been prepared by Inspiring Place and incorporates the feedback from over 160 residents captured through a community survey and discussions with kids and parents at Bond Place towards the end of last year.

We would love your feedback.  Please use the following link to view the draft Master Plan documents and to submit a community feedback form.

Community Feedback Form – Cris Fitzpatrick Park

Submissions via the feedback form close 16 April 2021.

Please keep in mind the draft Master Plan is an aspirational plan that is likely to take 10 to 20 years to deliver in numerous stages.

It’s anticipated that Stage 1 will be delivered within 3-5 years and consist of:

• Double steel flying fox
• Water play
• Pedestrian paths
• Informal nature play features, such as mounds and “boulder hop”
• Fencing
• Light fittings
• Picnic shelters
• Landscaping including expansion of existing orchard

Brighton Council is planning to introduce a FOGO service in 2021 and is seeking residents’ and ratepayers’ thoughts before proceeding.  We are very interested in your views.

To support a thriving community now and into the future, it is critical that we manage our waste efficiently and sustainably. Your input will help inform Council on how our waste is managed into the future.

The survey is open for you to complete from 9 to 30 March, 2021 using the following link: Community Survey – FOGO

The survey questionnaire will provide you with information on FOGO as you progress through the questions and the opportunity to record any questions you may have. This will help us shape the information we provide to you on FOGO throughout the year.

For those unable to lodge feedback online using the link provided, please email admin@brighton.tas.gov.au or phone (03) 6268 7000 to obtain a copy of the questionnaire.

Pursuant to section 24 of the Dog Control Act 2000 (the Act), Brighton Council gives notice of its intention to declare the following area prohibited to dogs at all times.

PROHIBITED PUBLIC AREA

• Childs Drive Park, Old Beach – Dogs are prohibited from entering at all times. A person must not take a dog into this area.

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 16 February 2021, Council endorsed this as the only amendment to the previously advertised zonings for areas to be declared.

This amendment to Childs Drive Park, Old Beach is open for public comment from 1 March to 19 March 2021.

Please submit your feedback by 19 March 2021 using the following link:

Feedback Form – Amendment – Intention to Declare Areas

Submissions can also be made via:

• Email to admin@brighton.tas.gov.au
• Mail c/o the General Manager, 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach 7017

James Dryburgh,

GENERAL MANAGER

Pursuant to section 24 of the Dog Control Act 2000 (the Act), Brighton Council gives notice of its intention to declare the following areas:

OFF-LEAD EXERCISE AREAS
• Old Beach Dog Park, Jetty Road, Old Beach.
• Bridgewater Parkland Dog Park, Gunn Street end, Bridgewater (to be constructed).
• Seymour Street Dog Park, Brighton (to be constructed).

ON-LEAD EXERCISE AREAS
• Childs Drive Park, Old Beach.
• Old Beach Foreshore Walking Track, Old Beach.
• Bridgewater Foreshore Walking Track, Bridgewater.
• Riverside Drive Walking Track, Bridgewater.
• Ford Road to Andrew Street Walking Track (Polonia Bridge), Brighton.
• Pontville Walking Track, Brighton Road to Hartley Court, Pontville.

PROHIBITED AREAS
• All sports grounds and playing fields are prohibited to dogs at all times.

TRAINING AREAS
• Pontville Park Dog Arena, Pontville.
• Greyhound Training Area, behind Seymour Street Park, Brighton.

A copy of the draft Dog Management Policy, which includes the proposed declared areas is available to the public for comment from 30 November to 18 December 2020 as follows:

• Download the draft policy and declared areas here.
• Email – admin@brighton.tas.gov.au
• Phone – (03) 6268 7000

Please submit your feedback by 18 December 2020 via:

• The electronic feedback form is available by clicking here
• Email to admin@brighton.tas.gov.au
• Mail c/o the General Manager, 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach 7017

James Dryburgh,
GENERAL MANAGER

A master plan is being prepared for Council to improve the ‘look and feel’ of the Cris Fitzpatrick Park. This includes access to and within the park facilities, amenity and safety.

Your thoughts will help us with the plan.

Brighton Council is developing a new Placemaking & Brand Strategy for Brighton Industrial Estate.

We are seeking feedback from the people who know and use the Estate to help us shape a fresh new vision that will underpin the new Placemaking & Brand Strategy and guide future improvements. What is your current and aspirational experience of the site? Share your views below.

Please take the survey here

Have your say on the management of dogs in our community.  Brighton Council’s review of the Dog Management Policy is open for feedback from 3 July to 24 July, 2020.

You can submit your feedback online here.

Whether you own a pet or not, your opinion is important in shaping our community and encouraging responsible dog ownership.

Click here for a copy of the current Dog Management Policy for your reference.

The review of the Dog Management Policy is undertaken in accordance with Section 7 of the Dog Control Act 2000. The Policy includes:

• A code relating to responsible ownership of dogs;
• The provision of declared areas including off lead, training, prohibited and restricted areas;
• A fee structure; and
• Any other relevant matter.

Should you have any questions about providing feedback please email admin@brighton.tas.gov.au or phone (03) 6268 7000.

For those unable to lodge feedback online using the link provided please:

• Email feedback to admin@brighton.tas.gov.au
• Mail C/- the General Manager, Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach 7017.

A copy of the notice that appeared in The Mercury newspaper 2 July 2020 can be found here.

Brighton Council is looking to upgrade provisions for the operation of food vans in the municipality and has approved a draft policy for mobile food vendors. Council is now seeking input from the public.

Submissions and comments can be lodged between 3 July to 24 July, 2020.

You can submit your feedback online here

For further information you can:

• Download Council’s Community Consultation Fact Sheet here.
• Access a full copy of the Draft Mobile Food Vendor Policy here.

Should you have any questions about providing feedback please email admin@brighton.tas.gov.au or phone (03) 6268 7000.

For those unable to lodge feedback online using the link provided please:

• Email feedback to admin@brighton.tas.gov.au
• Mail C/- the General Manager, Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli Road, Old Beach 7017.

An overview of the key findings and insights can be found here.