Launceston Council

Task

Hello Year 3!

 

Today you will be going on a Webquest to find out all about our Launceston Council and how it serves our local community!

 

Use the Launceston Council Page

https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Home

to see if you can find out the answer to these questions:

 

What are the responsibilities of our local council - the Launceston Council?

Who is Launceston's new mayor?

How many mayors has Launceston had?

Who is the Deputy Mayor of Launceston?

How often is a new mayor and councillors elected for our local Council?

Our Local Council is responsible for waste management. How often is rubbish and recycling collected?

What are the wheelie bins made from?

The Launceston Council is always taking action to promote sustainability and projects to make the environment better.

Name 3 different sustainable projects that the Launceston Council is responsible for. Include 2 facts about each one.

The City of Launceston has formed long-standing relationships with four cities around the world, promoting the idea of a global family. These are known as our 'Sister Cities.' What 3 countries are these cities from?

Write a letter to congratulate our new mayor, Danny Gibson. 

 

 

 

 

Teacher Page

Hello Year 3!

 

Today you will be going on a Webquest to find out all about our Launceston Council and how it serves our local community!