General

The Town of East Fremantle has come out on top in a recent grant funding announcement worth $78,000 that will see many new trees planted across seven areas over the next two years.

A development application for the Royal George Hotel site has been submitted to the State Development Assessment Unit (SDAU) and will be assessed/ determined by the SDAU/ WAPC under the ‘Significant Development’ pathway in accordance with new planning legislation gazetted in July 2020. Comments are now open and will close on 18 June 2021.

The Town of East Fremantle has received very strong endorsement from its community as a place in which to live and to visit in its most recent biennial community survey. The research conducted by CATALYSE® through their MARKYT® Scorecard saw 626 community members complete the survey and rate the Town on a broad range of metrics, and whilst results were pleasing there was still scope for improvement.

Main Roads are revealing the four alignment options for the Swan River crossings and are seeking community input by 1 June 2021.

Have your say on the development application for the proposed extension to the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial - submissions close Monday 7 June

The Town is seeking feedback on the Town's Draft Verge Greening Guidelines and Verge Treatment Policy. The documents have been constructed to assist residents in the construction of verge gardens with a focus on native waterwise vegetation. Submissions are now open until 21 June 2021.

The Town of East Fremantle has taken another step towards environmental sustainability by endorsing a new policy requiring all residents of the Town who have new pools and spas to have covers for them.

The Town of East Fremantle is in the process of finalising the 2021/22 annual budget. In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, The Town invites public submissions in respect of the intention to levy Differential General Rates and Minimum Payments.

A productive meeting was held last week at which the Town of East Fremantle and the Fremantle 1st Scouts began planning upgrades to the facilities at Camp Waller so that Scouting can be enjoyed safely and by more people in the Town in the future.

East Fremantle's young people celebrated the last day of the Easter holidays by gathering in Locke Park to try new sports, learn about volunteering and career opportunities and have a lot of fun at the first ever East Freo Youth Meet Up event.

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. From Monday 17 to Sunday 23 May 2021, NVW will celebrate the significant contribution of Australia’s almost six million volunteers. Each year these volunteers dedicate over 600 million hours to help others. The theme for NVW 2021 is Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine.

Amendment 17 Canning Highway between East and Glyde Streets advertised for public comment

The Town of East Fremantle is now recruiting for a Customer Service Officer - Information Management . Apply now!

The Town of East Fremantle has once again been targeted by tree vandals and is calling on local residents and the general public to help find those responsible, with rewards offered for information leading to successful prosecution.

Residents are advised that the Town is undertaking footpath upgrade works on Stratford Street, on the western side between the Canning Highway intersection and number 11 Stratford Street.

Residents of East Fremantle, Fremantle and Melville were recently treated to a free “Stay on Your Feet, Give it a Go” day, to help prevent falls in the local community and help older adults stay on their feet.

A new, quirky and colourful visual feature will be added to the Town of East Fremantle streetscape when our latest public art work is installed on the corner of Silas Street and St Peters Road.

Council at its meeting on 16 March 2021 adopted Standards for CEO Recruitment, Performance Review and Termination.

Planning and development is continuing on the Swan River Crossings project, which will see replacement of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge and construction of a new rail bridge.

An enthusiastic and growing water sports club now finally has a home base at which to stage their activities following a decision by the Town of East Fremantle at their meeting on Tuesday 16 March.

Markyt Community Scorecard - Online Survey Now Open. Rate your Council in key performance areas so we can continue to improve.

The Town of East Fremantle’s Community Assistance Grants Program (CAG) continues to provide an opportunity for local sporting clubs and community groups to build capacity within their club and the community. Applications for 2021-2022 funding will open on Monday 29 March 2021 and close on Monday 24 May 2021, 4pm.

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.

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.