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Our Community Perceptions Survey is now open. Rate your Council on its performance across a range of key performance areas so we can continue to improve.

Residents, please note that our next round of GREEN BULK WASTE collection begins on Monday 8 March 2021.

The Minister has given final approval to Amendment 14 (Roofing 2000 site) and the Amendment was gazetted on 5 February 2021. The Amendment details are now available for inspection.

Residents transitting in and out of the Town of East Fremantle are advised of roadworks on roads adjacent to our Town

The Town of East Fremantle's iconic and eclectic look and feel has been formalised and will be preserved thanks to its Urban Streetscape and Public Realm Style Guide that was adopted in December 2020.

The recently gazetted Local Government (Model Code of Conduct) Regulations 2021 came into effect on 3 February 2021.

Council at a Special Council Meeting held on 27 January 2021 examined the Audit Report for the year ended 30 June 2020

The Town has taken strong action towards securing its sustainable future through a new deal that will see waste converted to energy.

The Annual Electors' Meeting is to be held on Wednesday 24 February and the Town's Annual Report for the 2019-20 financial year is now available

The Town of East Fremantle intends to undertake the redevelopment of the East Fremantle Oval Precinct. The project qualifies as a major land transaction, and therefore a business plan has been prepared which is open for public comment until 31 March 2021.

The Town's Annual Electors' Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 24 February 2021 from 6.30pm.

$20 million election commitment secured from both major political parties.

Our new vision for the next ten years (Strategic Community Plan 2020-2030) is now available! Thank you to everyone who helped in refining our priorities for the next decade.

The future redevelopment of East Fremantle Oval got a step closer last night with broad support expressed for Council’s final, detailed vision for the ‘once in a lifetime’ project.

The Town of East Fremantle has condemned the latest incident of street tree vandalism, hoping to deter future destructive acts and is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to a successful prosecution to encourage anyone who may have witnessed the damage to come forward and report it.

A community celebration last night culminated with turning on the Christmas lights in Glasson Park. Thank you to the local businesses and volunteers who supported this event.

From 7 December Main Roads will be undertaking environmental surveys and investigations in the Swan River near Fremantle.

New Dog-Friendly Alfresco Area proposed for The Left Bank - have your say. View this news item to see the proposal. Comments close 4pm, 29.1.21

The Town of East Fremantle is committed to providing services and spaces that are accessible for all and inclusive of everyone in our community. The Town's new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020-2024 has been adopted and is now available.

A new mural depicting East Fremantle’s iconic locations will soon be revealed in Glasson Park as part of the Town’s commitment to public art and will also feature in a new Community Calendar for 2021, available for the community in early December.

The Town of East Fremantle is offering for lease the Leeuwin Hall and Boat Shed located on Riverside Road. Expressions of Interest are open now.

The Town of East Fremantle has expanded its commitment to sustainability by proposing two new policies on waterwise pools/spas and verges. Community members are invited to make comment.

Council at its meeting held on 20 October 2020 resolved to advertise its draft Urban Streetscape and Public Realm Style Guide for public information and comment.

An important first step was taken along to the path to reconciliation last night in East Fremantle when the Town hosted the first meeting of its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group.

Owners of cats and dogs in East Fremantle are reminded that annual registration renewals are due this month. Registration renewal notices for cats and dogs are sent out to East Fremantle residents each year in October.

A concept design by local artist Jessee Lee Johns (pictured below) has been commissioned for installation on the Glasson Park basketball wall. Before Jessee finalises the design we’d like the community to share what local buildings and features they would like to see showcased in the new Glasson Park installation.

It's as easy as 1,2,3... 1.Collect eligible containers, 2. Take them to a refund point, and 3. Earn a refund worth 10 cents for every eligible container you return which you can keep or donate.

Council at its meeting held on 15 September 2020 resolved to advertise a draft Memorials in Public Places Policy. The Town invites interested parties to read the draft Policy, which can be downloaded or picked up from the Council office, and provide any feedback before the closing date of 26 October 2020.

Every East Freo kid who completes our online survey about the future vision for our Town gets a free pizza! We also invite you to attend a special kids event these school holidays.

This week a group of community, relevant industry and subject matter experts gathered for the first ever meeting of the Climate Action Reference Group (CARG) which will assist Council’s response to the climate emergency in the construction of a Climate emergency Strategy and associated Climate Action Plan.