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Change of Meeting Date - Audit & Risk Committee
Posted 07 June 2023 Change of Meeting Date - Audit & Risk Committee

The meeting for Wednesday 7 June 2023 has been postponed to Monday 12 June 2023.

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.

Community Awards Acknowledge Excellence
Posted 22 May 2023 Community Awards Acknowledge Excellence

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.

Go Green and Register for eRates
Posted 17 May 2023 Go Green and Register for eRates

Register for eRates by 30 June 2023 for a chance to receive $500 OFF your Rates.

Ashfield Flats Boardwalk Works
Posted 12 May 2023 Ashfield Flats Boardwalk Works

Works to upgrade the Ashfield Flats Boardwalk are currently underway. For your safety please do not enter the construction area.

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.

Special Council Meeting - 5 July 2022
Posted 17 June 2022 Special Council Meeting - 5 July 2022

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

Council adopts new sustainability policy
Posted 31 May 2022 Council adopts new sustainability policy

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

Bassendean joins Reconciliation Week Banner Project
Posted 26 May 2022 Bassendean joins Reconciliation Week Banner Project

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

Next weeks Council Meeting is to be held electronically
Posted 20 May 2022 Next weeks Council Meeting is to be held electronically

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

Community Award winners recognized for National Volunteer Week
Posted 16 May 2022 Community Award winners recognized for National Volunteer Week

Polyphagous shot-hole borer quarantine expanded to include the Town of
Posted 16 May 2022 Polyphagous shot-hole borer quarantine expanded to include the Town of Bassendean

Briefing Session of the Council of the Town of Bassendean will be held
Posted 13 May 2022 Briefing Session of the Council of the Town of Bassendean 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.

MARKYT Community Scorecard survey now live
Posted 11 May 2022 MARKYT Community Scorecard survey now live

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.

Plants to Residents 2022 Program
Posted 03 May 2022 Plants to Residents 2022 Program

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

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