Published on Monday, 19 January 2026 at 9:17:49 AM
Town of East Fremantle residents, businesses and community groups are invited to join one of two Council Plan Community Workshops on Monday 16 February.
Each workshop will provide community members an opportunity to:
- Learn more about the 2025 MARKYT Community Scorecard findings
- Review community suggestions
- Help prioritise actions the Town can take to meet local needs over the next 10 years.
Suggested actions will be incorporated into the Town’s inaugural Draft 2026-2036 Council Plan, previously known as its Strategic Community Plan.
Also encompassing the Corporate Business Plan, the endorsed Council Plan will become a strategic roadmap outlining the community’s aspirations and priorities for the future.
Mayor Tony Natale encouraged all community members to consider participating in the workshops.
“In September, over 600 residents and 32 business owners completed the Community Scorecard, ranking East Fremantle as the best place to live, and the best place to own or operate a business,” he said.
“The scorecard findings also identified six areas for Council to focus on improving over the next decade.”
Mayor Natale said the next steps included seeking feedback about the proposed priorities and actions at the community workshops.
“Your voice is important,” he said. “Everyone is welcome to register for a workshop and we would particularly love to see representatives from local businesses and community groups, and lots of young people.”
The workshops will be facilitated by CATALYSE on behalf of the Town. The same content will be covered in each workshop, with participants asked to register for either the morning session or the evening session.
Light refreshments will be provided and RSVPs are essential before 9am on Monday 9 February.
To book your spot, please visit Eventbrite:
Town of East Fremantle Council Plan Community Workshop - Session 1
Town of East Fremantle Council Plan Community Workshop - Session 2
For more information, please contact admin@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au.
Additional information
Council Plan Workshop - Session 1*
Monday 16 February, 9.30am to 11.30am
Carnaby’s Café, Bar and Restaurant
1 Carnaby Close, East Fremantle
Council Plan Community Workshop - Session 2*
Monday 16 February, 6pm to 8pm
Carnaby’s Café, Bar and Restaurant
1 Carnaby Close, East Fremantle
*Young people aged 13 and under must ask their parent or guardian before registering.
What is a Council Plan?
The Local Government Act 1995 requires all local governments to have a plan for the future. The Council Plan combines the Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan into one document and identifies the long-term priorities, goals and overall vision to guide the Town's decision making.
Project Timeline
Stage 1
2025 MARKYT Community Scorecard – completed September 2025
Stage 2
Workshops with community members, Council Members and Town staff to refine priorities – February 2026
Stage 3
Feedback is refined into a Draft Council Plan – March and April 2026
Stage 4
Draft Council Plan expected to be endorsed by Council, followed by a four-week public comment period for further input and feedback – May and June 2026
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