Alice Springs Town Council

Council celebrates 50 years this July

In 2021, Alice Springs Town Council will mark 50 years of serving the Red Centre and we want you to help us celebrate!

Alice Springs Town Council’s first election was held on 25 June 1971, with the town officially becoming a municipality on 1 July 1971.

Some of this town’s most notable names were part of the first Council with Marlene Brown, Brian Martin, Paul Everingham, Len Kittle, Dave Baldock, Andrew McPhee, Peter Leunig and Allan Dunstan all elected as Aldermen with Jock Nelson voted as our first Mayor.

This revolutionary group held their first meeting on 5 July 1971 and now, 50 years later, it’s time to celebrate.

Alice Springs Town Council will hold a birthday bash on Council lawns on 1 July 2021 and we want you to come celebrate with us.

The day will begin with a special citizenship ceremony at 8am where we will welcome some of Australia’s newest citizens with a free community BBQ to follow from 11am-1pm.

You’ll be able to take a trip down memory lane with displays featuring the history of Alice Springs Town Council.

Council are also marking the occasion with a new anniversary logo (pictured).

So make sure you come on down to the Council lawns on Thursday July 1 to join in the festivities and help us celebrate!

Council Meetings...

Commence 5.30pm, in the Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 93 Todd Street.

June meetings:

• Tuesday, 8 June 2021 • Tuesday, 22 June 2021