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Help local seniors by driving for the Town of Bassendean Volunteer
Posted 14 September 2023 Help local seniors by driving for the Town of Bassendean Volunteer Transport Service

The Town of Bassendean is seeking people who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Bassendean seniors as volunteer drivers for the Volunteer Transport Service.

Changes to weed control treatment on Town of Bassendean local roads
Posted 12 September 2023 Changes to weed control treatment on Town of Bassendean local roads

The weed control treatment used on local roads in the Town on Bassendean will change after a Council decision to vary the streetscape weed control contract, made at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 August 2023.

Media Release – Waterwise Projects Funded by Gnangara Waterwise Councils
Posted 04 September 2023 Media Release – Waterwise Projects Funded by Gnangara Waterwise Councils Grants Program

The Town of Bassendean will be progressing projects to reduce the Town’s groundwater use, with funding from the Gnangara Waterwise Councils Grants Program.

Nominations Open For Ordinary Postal Election
Posted 28 August 2023 Nominations Open For Ordinary Postal Election

An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 21 October 2023 in the Town of Bassendean to fill three Councillor vacancies.

Media Release - Local Planning Scheme 11
Posted 23 August 2023 Media Release - Local Planning Scheme 11

At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Council resolved to support draft Local Planning Scheme No. 11; representing a major milestone towards the Town having a new local planning scheme to guide future subdivision and development in the district.

Local Government Elections - Enrol to Vote
Posted 22 August 2023 Local Government Elections - Enrol to Vote

Residents are reminded to enrol to vote before 25 August 2023.

New Tree Canopy Action Plan
Posted 18 August 2023 New Tree Canopy Action Plan

In July Bassendean Council adopted a new Tree Canopy Action Plan 2023- 2027.

Winter planting is underway!
Posted 25 July 2023 Winter planting is underway!

In 2023 the Town is planting 20,000 tubestock in natural areas – with Town of Bassendean office staff recently participating in a planting day at Palmerston Reserve.

Budget & Rates 2023-2024
Posted 20 July 2023 Budget & Rates 2023-2024

Find out how we’re investing the 2023-2024 Annual Budget.

Biosecurity and Quarantine Reminder
Posted 13 July 2023 Biosecurity and Quarantine Reminder

A reminder regarding Queensland Fruit Fly, Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer and European House Borer.

Form 4 - 38 Littlemore Way, Eden Hill
Posted 03 July 2023 Form 4 - 38 Littlemore Way, Eden Hill

Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charges.

Ashfield Flats Boardwalk
Posted 23 June 2023 Ashfield Flats Boardwalk

Works to upgrade the Ashfield Flats Boardwalk are now complete.

Swan Canning Riverpark Urban Forest Funding
Posted 12 June 2023 Swan Canning Riverpark Urban Forest Funding

Funding received for Success Hill Reserve and Bindaring and Pickering Park.

Media Release - Tavern Refusal
Posted 23 May 2023 Media Release - Tavern Refusal

At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Council resolved to refuse an application for development approval for a Tavern at 73-75 Old Perth Road, Bassendean.

Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 11
Posted 11 April 2023 Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 11

The Town wants your feedback on Local Planning Scheme No.11.

2023 Waterwise Verge Rebate Program
Posted 05 April 2023 2023 Waterwise Verge Rebate Program

The Town's 2023 Verge Rebate Program is now open!

BIOSECURITY ALERT: Queensland Fruit Fly
Posted 17 March 2023 BIOSECURITY ALERT: Queensland Fruit Fly

Queensland Fruit Fly (Qfly) has been detected in Bayswater, prompting DPIRD to establish a Quarantine Area.

Scammer Alert
Posted 21 February 2023 Scammer Alert

A resident has reported a suspicious phone call from a scammer impersonating Town staff.

Message from the Mayor
Posted 24 January 2023 Message from the Mayor

Addressing anti-social behaviour in the Town of Bassendean.

Appointment of new CEO
Posted 16 January 2023 Appointment of new CEO

The Town of Bassendean has appointed our new CEO, Mr Cameron Woods.

Ashfield Flats Master Plan Update
Posted 15 September 2022 Ashfield Flats Master Plan Update

In response to the preceding Hydrological Study of Ashfield Flats, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) will be driving the next stage of land management and future planning through a multidisciplinary consultant team. The updated project page on DBCA's website provides further detail on the prior study, and details for the Master Planning process.

Public Notice of proposed temporary road closure
Posted 13 September 2022 Public Notice of proposed temporary road closure

Notice is hereby given under section 3.50 of the Local Government Act 1995 of the proposed temporary closure of a portion of dedicated public road on Old Perth Road Bassendean.

Public Notice of proposed temporary road closure
Posted 13 September 2022 Public Notice of proposed temporary road closure

Notice is hereby given under section 3.50 of the Local Government Act 1995 of the proposed temporary closure of a portion of dedicated public road on Old Perth Road Bassendean.

St Michael's Primary School students visit to Council Chambers
Posted 01 September 2022 St Michael's Primary School students visit to Council Chambers

On Monday 8 August 2022, St Michael's Primary School Class of Year 4, attended The Bassendean Town Council as part of their Local Government studies.

Rewiring Australia Full Suburb Electrification Pilot
Posted 23 August 2022 Rewiring Australia Full Suburb Electrification Pilot

Register your interest to help 6054's chances of being selected for Rewiring Australia's Full Suburb Electrification Pilot

Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Actions
Posted 18 August 2022 Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Actions

Consistent with the Town of Bassendean’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the Town has joined the Australian Building Codes Board and other local governments urging Building Ministers to increase energy efficiency standards for new homes nationwide.

Acknowledgement of the late Archie Roach
Posted 05 August 2022 Acknowledgement of the late Archie Roach

We would like to honour and show respect to the late Archie Roach who sadly passed away on 30 July 2022.

Community Housing at Hyde Retirement Village
Posted 04 August 2022 Community Housing at Hyde Retirement Village

The Town of Bassendean and community housing provider Connect Victoria Park Inc (Connect) are joining forces to make nine housing units available for older residents on low-to-moderate incomes, particularly older single women, as fixed-term tenancies at the Town’s Hyde Retirement Village on James Street, in the heart of Bassendean.

Launch of Bassendean Grants Hub
Posted 27 July 2022 Launch of Bassendean Grants Hub

The Town’s Bassendean Grants Hub portal is now live!

Resignation of Town’s Chief Executive Officer
Posted 06 July 2022 Resignation of Town’s Chief Executive Officer

This week the Town of Bassendean’s Chief Executive Officer, Peta Mabbs, tendered her resignation, providing a 3 month notice period.

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