Brighton Council is a local government body in Tasmania, situated in the south-east of the state, north of Hobart. The Brighton local government area is classified as urban and has a population of 18,995, it is based in the town of Brighton but also covers the far northern Hobart suburbs of Bridgewater, Gagebrook, Honeywood and Old Beach.
History and attributes
The municipality was established on 1 January 1863. Its boundaries were substantially altered during a later reorganisation and a portion of the municipality became part of the Southern Midlands.
Brighton is classified as urban, regional and small (URS) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.
Council
Current composition
2022 election results
Suburbs
Not in above List
- Boyer
- Magra
- Otago
See also
- Local government areas of Tasmania
References
External links
- Brighton Council official website
- Local Government Association Tasmania
- Tasmanian Electoral Commission – local government
