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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is responding to the suspect detection of an exotic beetle Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB) in a backyard maple tree in East Fremantle.

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.

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.