The Town has received an emergency works notification from the Water Corporation regarding a burst sewer at 93 West Road Bassendean. Water Corporation will be in attendance to commence works from Tuesday 23 April 2024. Completion is anticipated by Friday 3rd May 2024.

The Town of Bassendean has partnered with City of Bayswater to trial a collaborative approach to the delivery of Ranger Services outside of standard business hours and during busy periods to assist in the delivery of this service to our community.

The Town of Bassendean is offering a limited number of rebates for residents who transform their verge from grass or hardstand to waterwise verges.

Bassendean residents are encouraged to embrace waterwise gardening with the launch of the Town’s Plants to Residents Program. The Town’s Plants to Residents Program offers residents the opportunity to purchase up to 20 native, waterwise plants at a subsidised rate of $1 each through Enviro House.

The Town of Bassendean is pleased to announce our participation in the WA Tree Festival, a community celebration highlighting the importance of trees in our urban environment and beyond. Running from April to May 2024, the festival promises a diverse array of workshops, engaging activities, and opportunities for residents.

The Town of Bassendean has successfully secured $570,000 funding from the State Government's Club Night Lights Program for an extensive $1.6m upgrade to sports lighting at the Jubilee Reserve playing fields.

The Town’s Council Plan outlines this community’s strategic priorities, vision, and desired outcomes for the next ten years, offering a cohesive and collaborative roadmap for the Town’s four-year delivery program of actions.

The Town of Bassendean is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Brennand as the new Director of Community and Place. Michelle brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role, having served nearly four years as Director of Community Development at the City of Fremantle.

The Town of Bassendean is pleased to announce a significant step forward in the approval process for Local Planning Scheme No. 11, which will help shape the future landscape of our district by guiding subdivision and development.

At the Special Council Meeting held on Monday 11 March 2024, Town of Bassendean Council unanimously resolved to immediately inform the City of Swan, of the Town’s desire to explore an adjustment of shared boundaries.

The Town of Bassendean is embarking on a significant phase of its Town Centre Masterplan, which was adopted in November 2021 to realise the community's aspirations for a for a dynamic Town Centre.

A Special Council Meeting to be held in the Town's Council Chambers on Monday, 11 March 2024 at 5:30 pm

On Wednesday 28 February, eager young minds from St Michael’s School’s year four class visited the Town of Bassendean’s council chamber for an immersive learning experience.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is asking all Perth residents to keep an eye out for the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB).

Chelsea Wells, Lead Horticulturalist for the Town of Bassendean, recently demonstrated extraordinary courage and quick thinking when she leaped into action to extinguish a fire, potentially saving multiple homes in the process.

With the completion of the bus link at Bayswater Station, Transperth is reviewing Guildford Road bus routes 41, 42, 48 and 55. The proposed changes include route realignments, frequency changes and renumbering of services.

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) has successfully secured grant funding from the Waste Authority for a Bin Tagging Education Program, to be run throughout Town of Bassendean in February and March 2024. The program is designed to educate residents on the best use of their FOGO, Recycling and General Waste kerbside bins. 

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 6 February 2024 commencing at 5.00pm, in the Council Chamber 48 Old Perth Road.

The next General Meeting of Electors is being held on the Tuesday 13 February 2024, starting at 6pm. It will be held in the Council Chamber at 48 Old Perth Road, Bassendean.

The Town of Bassendean invites the community to join the celebration at Music on the Green: Celebrating Birak, a vibrant and free event that seamlessly blends music, community, and culture. Set against the backdrop of Birak, one of the six Noongar seasons, this live music sundowner will be held on Thursday 25 January 2024. The event will commence with a Citizenship Ceremony, symbolising new beginnings and unity. As the sun sets, the stage will come alive with a diverse lineup catering to all musical tastes. First Nations artists Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse, Boox Kid, and Natasha Eldridge Duo will grace the audience with their culturally enriching and captivating performances.

Welcome to the Town of Bassendean’s Council Plan. This plan combines our Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan into a single document, fulfilling the statutory requirement for all local governments to provide a Plan for the Future. We are inviting you to let us know if we are on the right track or have missed anything.

The Town of Bassendean has successfully secured funding from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ (DBCA) Swan Canning Riverpark Urban Forest program.

Adjusted collection days: 26 December 2023 to 6 January 2024 and additional Christmas collections.

In a significant move to enhance accommodation options for vulnerable seniors, the Town of Bassendean Council at its November Ordinary Council Meeting approved a new agreement with Connect Community Housing for tenancy management of vacant units at Hyde Retirement Village.

The Living Stream project in the Second to Fourth Ave area of Bassendean has been discontinued due to design variations that would have diminished community benefits.

Mr Allan Kickett passed away on 22 October 2023 and the Town of Bassendean offers sincere condolences to his family.

The Department of Transport has recently published their evaluation report for the Bassendean Green Trail Pilot Project, which showcases tangible benefits within the community and suggests the potential to apply learnings elsewhere.

Ashfield Flats is the largest remaining river-flat in the Perth metropolitan area, on the flood plain of the Swan River and highly valued by the community for its environmental, recreational, and social qualities. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has prepared a Master Plan to guide the future planning and management of the Ashfield Flats and is now seeking feedback from the community.

Vibrant music and community spirit will merge on Saturday 2 December 2023 as the first of the Music on the Green outdoor concert series kicks off in Bassendean.

The Town of Bassendean have recently completed construction of an improved path on Brook Street, providing greater accessibility for residents with disabilities.