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To facilitate the set up of the Moombaki event, Fremantle Biennale will be closing the Old Traffic Bridge for the following dates - see below for details.

In the election held on Saturday 16 October 2021, three new Councillors were elected. The Town’s leadership remains constant as Mayor Jim O’Neill was re-elected unopposed, with Cr Tony Natale voted into the position of Deputy Mayor for the term of 2021-2023.

The Town of East Fremantle welcomes the announcement by Acting Minister for Environment, Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, of support in the 2021-2022 Riverbank funding round that will assist the Town to support, protect and restore the Swan River foreshore.

The Town of East Fremantle has prepared a Draft Local Planning Strategy (Draft LPS 2021) to provide strategic direction for future planning and development within the Town over the next 10 to 15 years. It provides a blueprint for the planning and development of neighbourhoods and commercial (activity) centres and informs the preparation of a new Local Planning Scheme No. 4.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) declared a level 2 Incident on 8 September 2021 and commenced delimiting surveys to determine the spread of the pest. A Quarantine Area (QA) has been established in East Fremantle, and parts of Fremantle, North Fremantle, Palmyra and Bicton, to help contain the spread of the borer. A detailed map is available at agric.wa.gov.au/borer.

The Town of East Fremantle welcomes the announcement by Acting Minister for Environment, Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, of support in the 2021-2022 Riverbank funding round that will assist the Town to support, protect and restore the Swan River foreshore.

Bulk Waste Collection Begins Monday 11 October 2021. Please read the advice below to ensure your unwanted items are collected.

The Town of East Fremantle is seeking expressions of interest from local businesses to create a register that can be provided to potential tenderers for the construction and future facility operators of the planned redevelopment of the East Fremantle Oval Precinct. It is hoped that this register will be used by tenderers to make contact with local businesses to discuss the opportunity of joining their team as either a subcontractor or once constructed a sub-lessee of the new facilities.

To protect the health and safety of staff, students and visitors to Richmond Primary School, dogs are no longer permitted within the boundaries of Richmond Primary School.

Election day came early at the Town of East Fremantle where Charlotte, a Year 6 student of Richmond Primary, was elected as our Junior Mayor for the day and presided over some issues important to her peers.

Interim results of the 16 October Council election are now in, with Jim O'Neill re-elected as Mayor and Cr Andrew McPhail re-elected to Richmond Ward. Read on to learn about the remaining candidates up for election.

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Expressions of Interest are sought from suitably qualified individuals to be appointed as an external member to Council’s Audit Committee for a period of two years (to coincide with the Council election cycle and appointments to Committees).

Delivered this week, the Talk of the Town includes a special four-page guide to East Fremantle's George Street Festival

East Freo residents are invited have their say on the design of the Swan River Crossings Project via an online survey

East Fremantle’s George Street Festival Sounding Good - RTRFM and Suzette Collective to Deliver Live Music and Broadcast

Nominations for the positions of Mayor and four Councillors opened on 2 September 2021. Find out more

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East Fremantle will soon become greener, cooler and more inviting as the Town undertakes tree planting in reserves and parks to increase urban greening.

Come and find out what is involved in standing for East Fremantle Council in the 2021 local government elections, the role of councillors and the mayor, and how to submit your nomination at this information session on Tuesday 31 August 2021 at 6pm.

At its most recent meeting, Council decided to make a submission to the State Development Assessment Unit/WA Planning Commission (SDAU/WAPC) on the development application for the Royal George Hotel site.

Local Government Elections for the Town of East Fremantle will take place on 16 October 2021. Is your enrolment up to date? The electoral role closes at 5pm on 27 August 2021 - update your details now.

Plans for the redevelopment of East Fremantle Oval are a step closer to fruition as Premier McGowan confirms funding commitment and the Town of East Fremantle finalises a tender for the management of the project, with an announcement expected within a fortnight.

Routine inspection work is being undertaken on Fremantle Traffic Bridge from Monday 19 July for up to six weeks.

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 20 July 2021, the Town of East Fremantle will consider a submission on the proposed redevelopment at the Royal George Hotel site.

The State Government is offering support for small businesses affected by recent lockdowns. Read on to find out if you are eligible to apply.

From Monday 12 July, many of the restrictions in place relating to COVID-19 have been eased. Visitors to Town Hall are no longer required to wear masks.

The Town of East Fremantle is looking for an HR Coordinator and a Community Care Compliance Officer to join our team.

The Town of East Fremantle’s 2021/22 Budget was adopted this week, with investments being made to ensure the Town prioritises and addresses what is important to the East Fremantle community. To allow us the opportunity to be more sustainable to promote active recreational pursuits, address environmental concerns, maintain and enhance our river with green space enhancements, sensible development and heritage protection.

The latest edition of the Town's printed newsletter, Talk of the Town, is being distributed this week.