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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.

Removal of No. 19 (Lot 18) Canning Highway from Local Planning Scheme No.3 - Heritage List and the Local Heritage Survey

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.

The Town of East Fremantle seeks an outstanding professional to join our team as Executive Manager Technical Services.

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.

A lasting reminder of the importance of ‘shaping peace’ was created last weekend when members of the local Baháʼí faith gathered with local families, children and others to celebrate the installation of a ‘peace pole’ in a riverside park in East Fremantle, marking International Day of Peace 2020, which is observed each year on 21 September.

Cat owners in East Fremantle are encouraged to keep their cats ‘Happy at Home’, as this extends their average life expectancy from just three years to between 12 and 18 years, while helping preserve the 46 per cent of Australia’s threatened fauna that live in urban areas.

Due to concerns raised recently about traffic and safety on the northern leg of View Terrace, the Town commissioned an independent certified traffic consultant to undertake a review in the View Terrace Gordon Street vicinity, and as a result, changes will made to the direction of traffic flow.

Community Invited to Help Finalise the Design Concept for East Freo Oval Redevelopment

Residents the Winners in Shared Library Services Agreement. East Freo secures access to new Fremantle Library

The Town of East Fremantle has its sights set on the future and is about to develop its corporate priorities for the next decade and is inviting the community to have input.

The Town of East Fremantle’s plans to redevelop the East Fremantle Oval have reached an exciting new stage as Council meets tonight to decide on the appointment of a multi-disciplinary team that will guide the project to a schematic design level.

The Town of East Fremantle is seeking comment on its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan which is now under review.

The Town of East Fremantle is circulating a draft Sustainable Event Policy for public comment

Public Art a Permanent Tribute to Richmond Raceway

The profile of public art in East Fremantle was raised with Hon David Templeman, Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Culture and the Arts during his visit to the Town when a meeting was convened of the Town's Public Art Panel.

The rates that our property owners pay is an investment in quality services and facilities in our Town. Thank you!

Major works are occurring now at Preston Point Oval - we apologise for any inconvenience.

Today the Town of East Fremantle hosted Community Cabinet with Premier McGowan and all State Government Ministers.

The Town has conducted a major upgrade to Riverside Road and is now revealing the landscaping plan for the site.

Leeuwin Barracks is a Department of Defence (hereafter referred to as Defence) military facility located at Riverside Road in East Fremantle, which has been declared surplus to Defence requirements and a process has begun to unlock this land for future use.

Hall & Prior are conducting a community information session to reveal their plans to redevelop the former Woodside Maternity Hospital site.

Performance and teamwork fuelled by nutritious food

Services Retained, Costs Restrained