General information

Council elections

Councillors of the Town of Bassendean are elected by persons registered on the Council electoral roll and elections are conducted in accordance with the Local government act and associated regulations. The Mayor of the Town of Bassendean is elected by the Council from amongst the Councillors.

The community elects councillors for a term of four years at general elections held every second year. voting at Council elections in not compulsory. The Town of Bassendean has adopted a postal voting system as the preferred method of casting votes.

General Meeting of Electors

A General Meeting of Electors is held once each year at a time and place that is advised in the local community newspaper. The purpose of this meeting is to present the Annual Report and the Auditor’s Report to the electors.

Types of Meetings

Council meetings:

Ordinary meetings of Council

Special Council meetings:

All Special meetings of Council

Other Council Committees:

Include committees such as the Access and Inclusion Committee, Audit & Risk Management Committee, Bassendean Local Studies Collection Management Committee, Children and Family Services Committee, Cultural Development Advisory Committee, Cyril Jackson Physical Education & Community Recreation Centre Management Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Local Emergency Management Committee, Old Perth Roads Markets Committee, Seniors’ Week Co-ordinating Committee and the Youth Advisory Council.

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Community Events

photo of bouncy castle Every year, the Town of Bassendean offers a wide variety of popular public events, many of which attract thousands of attendees. Following are the main events that tourists and visitors may wish to participate in:

Australia Day Celebration and Fireworks - 26 January
Sculpture Park Exhibition - March
Multicultural Food Fair and Fireworks Festival - March
ANZAC Day Service at the War Memorial - 25 April
NAIDOC Family Day - July
Bassendean Visual Art Awards - September
Bassendean Festival - November
Carols by Candlelight - December

For further information on dates, locations and times of community events, see Upcoming events >>>

Clubs Connect

The Town of Bassendean's clubs development program Clubs Connect aims to provide support and guidance for local sport and recreation Clubs and organisations. Clubs who register in the Clubs Connect Program and attend all 4 development seminars are eligible for sports equipment vouchers.

Clubs Connect provides of a range of services for clubs and organisations including:

A series of Clubs Development seminars and workshops
E-News email updates
Clubs details displayed on Town of Bassendean Website
Bassendean Sports Achievement Awards.

Leisure Courses

The Town of Bassendean provides a range of leisure courses for the local community to enjoy. The courses are divided into four categories Creative Zone, Lifestyle, Healthy Living and Active Living and provide the opportunity to partake in various activities such as tennis coaching or pond boat making. For further information or to enrol in any of our fantastic leisure courses please see leisure courses brochure or contact Customer Services on 08 9377 8000.

Citizenship Ceremonies

A Citizenship Ceremony is always held on Australia Day (26 January) and this ceremony includes the presentation of the Premier’s Active Australia Day Citizen, Young Citizen, and Community Group of the Year Awards.

Citizenship ceremonies are also held in April, July and October each year. Residents are notified once the Department of Immigration & Citizenship has advised that they are eligible to receive their Australian Citizenship.

For more information, contact the Town’s Customer Service Centre on 9377 8000.

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