The Town of Bassendean has adopted the Activities in Thoroughfares and Public Places and Trading Local Law 2026, which will come into operation on 24 July 2026.

The Town is pleased to offer incentives for ratepayers to switch to eRates and pay their rates in full by the due date.

For the past decade, the Regional Youth Driver Education (RYDE) program has helped young people take an important step towards independence, confidence and opportunity.

Friends of Success Hill Reserve in partnership with the Town of Bassendean, have received $11,382 in funding from the State Natural Resource Management (NRM) Community Stewardship Program for revegetation works in Success Hill Reserve

The Town is developing a 10-year Bike Plan to guide future investment in bike paths, shared paths and supporting cycling infrastructure across Bassendean, Ashfield and Eden Hill.

The Town of Bassendean recieved $67,500 in funding from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ (DBCA’s) Riverbank Grants program to implement the Success Hill Reserve Foreshore Restoration Project over the next three years

The Town of Bassendean’s Customer Service Centre has relocated to Bassendean Memorial Library, creating a convenient one-stop-shop for all your local government needs.

The Town of Bassendean has resolved to exercise its legal right to repurchase the heritage listed Pensioner Guard Cottage at 1 Surrey Street, following Council’s decision in December 2025 to return the site to Town ownership.

View all the highlights from the June Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM).

The Town of Bassendean has adopted its 2026-27 Annual Budget, with a focus on maintaining essential services, progressing key community projects and planning for the Town’s future.

Wilson Street car park closure will be extended to Sunday 19 July.

Final update on the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Retention Grant and the timing of payments to Wind in the Willows staff.

Great news for local electric vehicle drivers! A new fast EV charger has been installed on James Street near BIC Reserve, making it easier than ever to power up on the go.

The Town of Bassendean continues to review the future operating arrangements for Wind in the Willows Early Learning and Child Care Services.

In a first for local government in Western Australia, the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) has upheld the Town of Bassendean’s decision to refuse an application for the removal of a ‘regulated tree’ on private property.

Council has endorsed the Town's latest Public Health Plan 2026-2031.

View all the highlights from the May Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM).

The Town of Bassendean Council has resolved to adopt updated fees for Wind in the Willows for the 2026/27 financial year, to maintain service stability ahead of a planned transition after July 2027.

The Bassendean North Underground Power Project is a step closer, with the Town entering a co-funding agreement with Western Power.

Council has backed an investigation into potential sites for a nature-based pump track.

The Town has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to engage an independent expert to support the next stage of planning for Wind in the Willows.

Notice is hereby given to the ratepayers of the intention by the Town of Bassendean to levy the differential rates for each rating category for the 2026/2027 financial year.

This year the Town’s heritage-listed pillar post box is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The Town will mark the post box’s anniversary with a range of community events.

The Town of Bassendean has secured grant funding through the Swan Canning Riverpark Urban Forest program to deliver a revegetation and weed control project in Bindaring Park.

An update on the condition of a large tree at the north-eastern end of Bassendean Oval, near the carpark.

The Town of Bassendean has appointed Christou Design Group to progress the Bassendean Oval Precinct Redevelopment to the schematic design stage.

The Town of Bassendean Council has confirmed it will continue to operate its two Wind in the Willows (WITW) early childhood education and care services until at least July 2027.

Bassendean is set to welcome one of the world’s fastest growing sports, with Council endorsing the establishment of a dedicated committee to progress the delivery of padel courts at BIC Reserve.

A playful new public artwork celebrating friendship and local wildlife will soon bring colour, character and creativity to Palmerston Square Reserve.

View all the highlights from the April Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM).