General

The Town is calling for submissions in respect to the proposed differential general rates or minimum payments.

The Town Administration Office will be closed for Easter and Anzac Day holidays.

East Fremantle is now sporting three new external defibrillators.

An announcement by the Minister for Local Government sees Town of East Fremantle, Cities of Melville and Fremantle in the Top 5 in the metropolitan area for diverting waste from landfill.

The timeline for finalising the master plan has now been extended, with the first draft of the Plan scheduled for presentation to Council by the end of May 2019.

Development of the Westport Strategy is well underway. Recommendations from Westport’s investigations will guide the development of a globally competitive, environmentally responsible plan for WA’s freight network for the next 50 years and beyond.

The Town has received a Commendation in the 2019 WA Heritage Awards - Contribution by a Public or Private Organisation.

The East Fremantle Oval Precinct Revitalisation Project Draft Vision Report is now available for further public comment.

Adopted by Council in September 2018, the Town of East Fremantle Local Planning Scheme No. 3 – Report of Review was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (the Regulations).

Council, through its consultant A Balanced View Leisure Consultancy (ABV), is current undertaking the Preston Point Road North Recreation Facilities Master Plan.

The Town of East Fremantle encourages all interested individuals to make a submission about the modifications to this Scheme Amendment.

The Town of East Fremantle encourages all interested individuals to make a submission about the modifications to this Scheme Amendment.

Council has resolved to reinstate a Policy that allows for the application by eligible ratepayers to receive Parking Permit for the Leeuwin Car Park and Boat Ramp.

The Town of East Fremantle Annual Electors meeting will be held on Tuesday 30 January at 6:30pm

WA Volunteer Service Award - 26 years service.

Town of East Fremantle (Town) welcomes today’s decision by the Minister for Planning to endorse a seven-storey height cap on development at the Royal George Hotel site, Duke Street, East Fremantle.

The Town of East Fremantle has waived the transport fees to local residents who receive a Home Care Package.

Plympton Ward residents are reminded to have their bulk kerbside collectibles on the verge now.

The Town of East Fremantle proposes to lease the Old Police Station on Canning Highway, next to the Town Hall.

The Department of Defence have postponed their Community Drop-In Session, currently scheduled for Saturday 1 December 2018.

There will be changes to the days and dates of your rubbish and recycling kerbside collection over the Christmas New Year period.

Amendment No. 15 is currently being considered by the Minister for Planning.

Amendment No. 14 is currently being considered by the Minister for Planning.

The Minister for Planning has approved the Town of East Fremantle Local Planning Scheme Amendment No. 16 on 30 October 2018 for the purpose of Modifying the Zoning Table and Schedule 10.

Westport recently launched an online consultation portal to provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about Westport and provide their feedback on important topics.

On Monday 22 October 2018, Channel 7 current affairs program, Today Tonight, ran a story on local residents fighting to stop the possible high rise development at the Royal George Hotel site.

The Town of East Fremantle supports the roll out of a new three bin system for household waste and recycling.

Amendment No 14 is currently being considered by the State Department of Planning; Lands and Heritage and may be subject to modification.

The Town has recently installed two pieces of art, generously on loan from renowned local artist Tony Jones - in two roundabouts on Preston Point Road.

The Town of East Fremantle recently endorsed a recommendation to approve delegate authority to enter private property to remove graffiti, even if it has been applied with the consent of the property owner.