Council Café over lunch period to better suit busy locals

Published on 22 May 2025

Griffith City Council is making it easier for our busy residents to have their say, with a time change for our monthly Council Café.

Council Café offers a relaxed opportunity for community members to connect with Councillors and Council staff to ask questions, raise concerns or chat about current projects, all without having to visit Council Chambers or make a formal appointment.

From next month (June) onward, Council Café will continue to be held on the third Thursday of each month at the Kooyoo Street Kiosk (unless otherwise advertised), but the new time will be 12 noon to 2pm (previously 10am to 11.30am).

Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran, said the change was made to better accommodate those who work during the day, including Councillors.

“We know that many people in our community are busy with work and other commitments and they may only have their lunchbreak available,” Councillor Curran said.

“Feedback from our community is that we need to offer as many opportunities as possible to allow everyone to have a voice.

“This small change will hopefully give more people a chance to pop by and chat to us in a more convenient time slot.”

Council Café is a casual drop-in session, there’s no need to RSVP, just swing by and let us know what’s on your mind.

Council will continue to advertise any changes to dates or locations, including moving indoors in the colder months, so keep an eye on our website, social media or in the Council Catch Up newsletter for updates.