The DBCA would like to hear from the local community to understand their values and key issues associated with the current and future use of the Ashfield Flats area to help inform the Master Plan.

We want your feedback on what Arts, Culture and Events you would like to see hosted in the Town.

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

As of Saturday Wednesday 1 February, Town of Bassendean public toilets will be reopened 24/7, 7 days a week.

At its 22 November 2022 Ordinary Meeting, Council resolved to advertise a new draft Parking Amendment Local Law.

The Town of Bassendean Community Awards is an exciting opportunity for the Town to recognise and acknowledge individuals, community groups and businesses for their excellence in the community. 

 Town of Bassendean has come together with 25 other West Australian councils to discuss the opportunities for local government to act on climate change and capitalise on the benefits of the state’s emerging clean economy.

The verge collections scheduled for October/November 2022 and April/May 2023 are cancelled ahead of the Town's transition to a booked skip bin service launch. Please do not place material out for these cancelled collections. 

The results for the 2022 Catalyse survey are now available.

The Town of Bassendean will trial a Pedestrian Only Zone on the northern lane of Old Perth Road between Guildford Road and Wilson Street in a pilot project Power to the People (P2P).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

The Town of Bassendean Emissions Reduction Strategy 2022 - 2024 has recently been approved, in support of the Town's goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and building on a strong history of climate action and emission reduction.

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

Notice is given of a Special Council Meeting to be held in the Town's Council Chambers on Tuesday, 5 July 2022.

Leading the way in environmental sustainability, Council adopted an improved Sustainable Development Policy at the May Ordinary Council Meeting, with a focus on increased provision of sustainability features for new developments within the Town

The Town has once again joined the Reconciliation Week Banner Project by installing banners on Old Perth Road

The Ordinary Council Meeting of the Town of Bassendean scheduled for Tuesday, 24 May will be held electronically.

In accordance with regulation 12(2) and 14D of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, public notice is hereby given that due to the public health emergency arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Mayor has considered it appropriate for the Briefing Session to be held by electronic means.

All local business owners/managers, ratepayers and residents aged 14 years or older are invited to take part. Please submit one response per person by 3 June 2022.

The Town’s 2022 Plants to Resident Program is now live!