General

A Special Council Meeting will be held at 6.00pm on Tuesday 25 January 2022 in the Council Chamber.

Have Your Say: Short Term Accommodation proposed Registration Scheme & Planning Approval requirement To have your say on the State government’s Position Statement and Guidelines go to: https://consultation.dplh.wa.gov.au/ Comment period closes at 5pm Monday, 7 March 2022 and late submissions will not be considered. For further information contact Council’s Planning Services on 9339 9319 or go to the Town’s website at www.eastfremantle.wa.gov.au.

Water Corporation has commenced pipe works in East Fremantle. For any queries or concerns regarding the Project please contact the Water Corp on 1300 659 951.

Planning and development is continuing on the Swan River Crossings Project following community and stakeholder feedback. Click here to view the latest information on the project in your browser

The Annual Electors' Meeting will be held at 6.30pm on Monday, 31 January 2022.

The Town of East Fremantle is developing a Local Commercial Needs Assessment Strategy to support planning for appropriate commercial development within the Town. We invite all residents to have their say.

It was two years in the making, and anticipation was at fever pitch, but East Fremantle’s George Street Festival did not disappoint – it was a huge hit with locals, delivering a Summery, music-filled street party that set new records in sustainability.

The new and exciting vision for East Fremantle Oval will soon take shape with the State Funding agreement and design team appointments in place.

The Town is undertaking maintenance works in the Camp Waller area to greatly improve the aesthetics and accessibility for all users. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this project.

The Town of East Fremantle Offices will close 24 December (noon) and re-open 10 January. Rubbish collections will be as normal throughout.

The Town of East Fremantle is hiring for a Communications and Marketing Officer

An event two years in the making will now generate even more excitement and anticipation with the announcement that local music icons End of Fashion will headline the final musical performance of the day at East Fremantle’s George Street Festival.

As part of Main Roads WA's High Street roundabout works, Stirling Highway and Marmion Street / Canning Highway intersections are being resurfaced.

There will be a full road closure in place for Riverside Road and Preston Point Road on Sunday, 28 November 2021 between the hours of 6:00am-8:30am.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has extended the quarantine area that includes East Fremantle and 17 other local government areas . A detailed map is available at agric.wa.gov.au/borer

Town of East Fremantle residents and property owners are able to access the full suite of services available at the new Fremantle Library in Walyalup Koort, the new Fremantle Civic Centre, from its opening day of 22 November and onwards. To help plan services for you, help us by completing an online survey.

This year, East Fremantle’s George Street Festival will sound fresh and appeal to a whole new audience thanks to a talented line-up of young performers who will take to the Youth Stage.

Following yesterday’s decision by WA Planning Commission (WAPC) to approve the redevelopment of the Royal George Hotel site including refurbishment of the building and the construction of a nine-storey building with 24 apartments at the rear, the Town of East Fremantle has expressed concern about its impact on the area. This approval comes at the end of a long campaign where the Council has fought hard for the best result for the community.

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 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