Welcome to the Town of Bassendean

The Town of Bassendean is a Western Australian Local Government strategically located in Perth's Eastern Region. Located on the Swan River, only 10 kilometres from the centre of Perth, the Town serves a population of about 14,000 people.

Our fundamental purpose - what we do in partnership with and on behalf of the whole of the Town of Bassendean community - is to strengthen our community, foster economic prosperity and protect and enhance the environment.

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Latest News

BASSENDEAN MEANS BUSINESS

If you are in business or considering getting into Business in Bassendean you should be on the mailing list of the Business e-Newsletter. Keeping you abreast of interesting business web sites, issues in exporting, opportunities for networking and training or the latest marketing and advertising ideas. You will also find out about initiatives coming from the Council, State and Federal Government.
See the latest edition here and if you would like to subscribe follow the links at the end of the newsletter.
Latest news letter May 2009.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURAL REFORM PROCESS UNDERWAY

The reform process for Local Government is underway with all Local Governments having been required to complete a comprehensive sustainability check list, appoint an internal Project Team, decide which regional grouping of Councils they wished to be part of, and indicate with which neighbouring Councils they wished to discuss boundary adjustments and/or amalgamations. more >>>

BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE SALE OF LOTS 162, 164 & 166 WILSON STREET, BASSENDEAN

The Town is proposing to offer for outright purchase lots 162, 164 and 166 Wilson Street, Bassendean. The information contained in the business plan satisfies the requirements of the Section 3.59 of the Local Government Act. Members of the public are encouraged to make submissions on Council’s proposal at any time up until the close of business on 12 June 2009.
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2009-2019 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

The Town has adopted its plan for the future at its council meeting held on the 28th April 2009. The information contained in the plan satisfies the requirements of the Section 5.56 of the Local Government Act. Members of the public are encouraged to make comment on Council’s Plan for the future until the close of business on 12 June 2009.
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ASHFIELD PRECINCT PLAN

The Department for Planning and Infrastructure, in conjunction with the Town of Bassendean and City of Bayswater, is seeking comment on the draft Ashfield Precinct Plan.
The closing date for submissions has been extended to Monday 25th May 2009.
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Community

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 30 JUNE 2009

Council will hold a Special Council meeting next Tuesday 30 June 2009, commencing at 6.00pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to adopt the 2009/10 Budget.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Bob Jarvis
Chief Executive Officer

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR OLD PERTH ROAD MARKET COUNCIL COMMITTEE

Are you interested in the future direction of a street market? Council is seeking nominations for the Old Perth Road Market Committee. The term will commence in August and appointments will initially be for a six to twelve month term.
It is anticipated that the Markets will rejuvenate the Old Perth Road and through careful management attract a wide variety of customers to the heart of Bassendean.
This Committee’s role is to support the facilitation of a street market. It will meet on a regular basis and will develop a forward plan for the establishment and operation of the markets including the Market theme e.g. Art and Craft, fresh produce, frequency and opening times, provision of live entertainment, street performers etc;

Further Information
If you wish to nominate, or require further information, please email William Barry, Economic Development Special Projects Officer wbarry@bassendean.wa.gov.au or phone 9377 8000, and a Nomination Form will be forwarded to you.

Nominations close on Friday 17 July 2009. Council will make appointments to the Old Perth Road Markets Committee from the nominations received.

PLANTS TO RESIDENTS 2008-2009

The Town of Bassendean is offering native plant seedlings at the highly subsidised price. Species available through the plants to residents program have been chosen for their suitability to domestic gardens. more >>>

ASHFIELD CAN!

On Friday 1 May, Mayor Cr Klein launched a new community group in Ashfield—the Ashfield CAN (Community Action Network) and a community website. more >>>

BASSENDEAN REGIONAL CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT GROUP

In 2005, the Town consulted all sectors of the community on their aspirations and desires for their community when we arrive at the year 2030—it was called Vision 2030—and has driven the Town’s strategic planning processes since. A focus group session was held with the local Noongar community to gain an Indigenous persons ‘buy-in’. more >>>

NAIDOC WEEK 2009 FAMILY FUN DAY

This year NAIDOC Week is being celebrated across Australia from 5 to 12 July. The Town of Bassendean, in partnership with the Derbal Yerrigan Health Service, will again present its popular NAIDOC Family Fun Day at Ashfield Reserve on Thursday 9 July, from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
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ANNUAL LIBRARY HISTORY LECTURE

The Bassendean Memorial Library is pleased to present its second Annual Library History lecture. The speaker this year is author and researcher, Rod Dickson, who will be sharing his knowledge of the maritime history of the Swan River. more >>>