Council

29 October 2025

Perfect playtime at Tilney

The $1.8 million project included a new all-ages pump track, an extended and nature-inspired playground, new picnic shelters, a junior playground and an amenities block. The opening was celebrated with a community sausage sizzle, hosted by the Woodfo...

28 October 2025

Mayors rally for funding

Themed ‘Pathways and Liveability,’ the conference focused on collaboration, innovation, and advocacy across key issues such as rising costs, housing and infrastructure pressures, waste management, and community sustainability. Somerset Mayor Jason We...

1 October 2025

Welcome Cr Laycock

STEPHANIE Laycock has been sworn in as Somerset Regional Council’s newest and youngest ever councillor on September 25. Cr Laycock and her family attended the swearing in ceremony in the Simeon Lord Room in Esk Library, following the Electoral Commis...

4 September 2025

Somerset’s home boost

The project is expected to create a new 4.3km double-lane road connecting Lowood to the Brisbane Valley Highway, opening land for around 2,000 new dwellings and easing traffic in Fernvale town centre. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said they welcome the ...

2 September 2025

Councils count the cost

This comes as the State Government formed a Depreciation Taskforce to support local councils to better tackle the growing depreciation challenges to ultimately provide cost of living relief to ratepayers. It followed the revelation Sunshine Coast Reg...

1 September 2025

‘I’m ready to lead Somerset’

BASED in the Esk/Toogoolawah region with ties throughout the western and northern borders of the electorate. I am passionate about community, combining the rural and town communities and advocating for the next generation of leaders. After completing...

1 September 2025

‘My farming values will drive Somerset forward’

I have been living and working in Somerset for the last 20 years, heavily involved with new and evolving homeowners and renters alike. I have an understanding of the needs of growing and established families, and I listen to the hopes and dreams pare...

1 September 2025

Bud says ‘goal is to build better Somerset’

I LOVE the Somerset region; I grew up here, I went to school here, I run a business here, and along with my wife, am raising our children here. I have qualifications in Agriculture, Education, Construction and Engineering. I worked in Education for o...

1 September 2025

Geoff Williams ‘aims to serve’

HELLO, my name is Geoffrey Williams, and I am one of the candidates in the upcoming by-election on September 13. I am asking for your support to serve as a councillor and to work for you, the residents and ratepayers of this great region. I am indepe...