Councillor Alan Harris - City of Launceston

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.

30/08/2026

What a great day for footy to watch the sons of some good friends who were playing for Lilydale Reserves, taking on Old St Pats Reserves in a First Semi final in the NTFA Division 1 Final series.Unfortunately for the Demons, the Saints ran out big winners on tbe day.

A large crowd gathered for the Seniors where Old Scotch were playing my old team, Bracknell in a First Semi Final in the Seniors NTFA Division 1 Final series. Bracknell held on to record a 7 point win at the final siren 7.9 51 to 6.8 44.

26/08/2026

I was honoured to be invited to be a part of the Q&A panel at today's Launceston Chamber of Commerce event celebrating the launch of the City of Launceston Official Shaping Futures and the 4 Year Delivery Plan with Council's CEO's Sam Johnson, NTDC's CEO Michael Bailey and LCC CEO Alina Bain.

I look forward to being a part of a continuing conversation between the Council and the Chamber.

15/08/2026

Thank you so much to my friend and fellow Councillor for the past 8 years, Hugh McKenzie who is stepping down after 15 years around the Council table. Your words of wisdom and calm, assured manner will be sorely missed.

I know that you will continue to serve our Launceston community, while having more time to spend with Gina and your family and to work on your golf handicap.⛳️

'I hope people see I turn up. I've worked hard,' he said.