Outcome 1: Diverse, inclusive and supported communities

• 1.1.1 Evaluate the viability of the Commonwealth Home Support Program Service in response to changes in Commonwealth funding and implement recommendations. 
• 1.1.3 Implement the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 

Outcome 2: A sense of identity and belonging through culture, heritage and the arts

2.1.1 Collaborate with the Reconciliation Action Working Group to develop and implement a new Reconciliation Plan and provide regular progress updates in Town communications. 

2.2.1 Deliver and promote an annual calendar of events to deliver social and economic benefits for the local community. 

2.2.2 Review library service arrangements, then implement Council endorsed recommendations 

2.2.4 Review the Public Art Strategy and Public Art Policy. 

Objective 3: Community health and wellbeing

3.1.1 Revise the Public Health Plan to proactively identify and address local health needs, aligned with the State Government priorities. 

3.1.2 Develop a Public Health Local Law to give the Town legal authority to prevent and manage local health hazards (such as smoke, odours, light spill, livestock etc) 

3.2.1 Undertake a structured review of the East Fremantle Oval Precinct Operator Agreement with Belgravia Leisure to inform Council consideration of future operating arrangements following the expiry of the initial terms. 

3.2.2 Evaluate governance options for East Fremantle Community Park, including advisory-based models, and implement the preferred approach to support effective oversight, stakeholder coordination and accountability. 

3.2.3 Undertake a strategic assessment of available land within East Fremantle Community Park to determine best use to maximise potential revenue while balancing community/not for profit interests. Note: must include consultation with Croquet Club and Belgravia           as a key stakeholder. 

Outcome 4: Community safety and resilience 

4.1.1 Review Local Recovery Arrangements as required in the Local Emergency Management Act 2005. 

4.1.2 Partner with WA Police to promote a campaign to raise awareness and encourage local residents and businesses to register CCTV details on the Cam-Map WA portal. 

4.1.3 Advocate with main Roads WA for improvements to lighting in St Peters Road underpass and George Street underpass, to facilitate safer access to Silas Street shops and George Street. 

4.1.4 Identify and promote community programs that help to build and strengthen neighbour connections, safety and resilience (such as the Neighbourhood Village Project). 

4.2.1 Install signage to promote responsible animal ownership when using shared-use facilities for dog exercise. 

Outcome 5: A healthy and sustainable natural environment 

5.1.1 Develop a Local Planning Policy for private properties identified in the Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaption Plan.

5.1.2 Complete installation of solar PV system and battery at East Fremantle Community Park, Town Hall and Town Depot and solar PV systems at Dovenby House. 

5.1.3 Prepare and Electric Vehicle Transition Plan to determine capital and infrastructure requirements to transition the Town's fleet to electric vehicles. 

5.1.4 Work with Western Power to complete LED streetlighting upgrades to reduce environmental impacts as part of the Western Power LED Streetlight Program. 

5.1.7 Review and update the Drainage Asset Management Plan.

5.1.8 Implement the Drainage Asset Management Plan.

5.1.9 Implement the Foreshore Management Plan: Riverwalls 10 Year Priority Plan.

5.1.10 Develop and implement a communications plan to encourage greater participation in the Town’s Waterwise Verges program.  

5.1.11 Assess and install waterwise fixtures in the Town’s six highest water-use buildings.

5.1.12 Prioritise second Miyawaki Forest Community Planting Project at a site, to be determined. The Miyawaki method is a high-density, fast-growing forest planting technique that recreates the structure of a natural forest in a small space.

5.1.13 Identify a preferred site and install a Cockatoo Trough to provide safe drinking water for endangered black cockatoos along their known flight path.

Outcome 6: Facilitate responsible planning, with provisions for housing diversity and density in appropriate areas to meet State Government housing targets

6.1.1 Develop Local Planning Scheme No. 4 in accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005 and in consultation with the community and key stakeholders.

6.1.2 Develop a Local Planning Policy for tree removal on private property.

Outcome 7: Deliver accessible, inviting community facilities and open spaces

7.1.2 Complete works to maintain Town buildings in the Capital Works Program.

7.1.3 Complete condition assessments and update the Parks Asset Management Plan to ensure renewal programs are appropriately funded.

7.1.4 Complete Ulrich Playground replacement works.

Outcome 8: Plan and maintain Town assets, roads, paths and cycleways to ensure they
are accessible and well connected

8.1.1 Complete footpath and cycleway condition assessments and update the Footpaths Asset Management Plan to ensure renewal programs are appropriately funded and that upgrades to support increased active transport take-up are appropriately included, funded and implemented.

8.1.2 Implement the footpath and cycleway renewals program to improve connectivity and user safety.

8.1.3 Design and construct Preston Point Road cycle link from Petra Street to Riverside Road.

Outcome 9: Develop and revitalise local business activity centres

9.1.1 Review town centre redevelopment guidelines when developing Local Planning Scheme No. 4.

9.1.2 Develop a Town Centre Precinct Plan to consider required changes in land uses (residential, commercial, transport etc) to meet State Government growth targets set out in the Local Planning Strategy. 

9.1.3 Create a shared space for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles on George Street.

Outcome 10: Strive for excellence in leadership and governance, including sustainable financial, human resource, asset and risk management

10.1.2 Review the following Local Laws by 7 December 2026 to meet legislated requirements:

• Meeting Procedure Local Law
• Penalty Units Local Law 2016
• Repeal Local Law 2017
• Cat Local Law 2016
• Dog Local Law 2016
• Fencing Local Law
• Public Places & Local Government Property Local Law 2016
• Parking Local Law 2016
• Waste Local Law 2017
• Waste Amendment Local Law 2017

10.1.3 Schedule policy reviews for existing policies and identify new policies required.

10.1.4 Engage a Commercial Development Specialist to manage complex, high-profile place-based initiatives.

10.1.6 Develop a Contract Management Plan to oversee management of lease agreements and to consider resourcing requirements in the Town of East Fremantle to effectively deliver this service. Leases to be developed or renegotiated over the next four years include:

• East Fremantle Yacht Club
• Mooring pens (River Reserve lease due to expire in August 2028)
• East Fremantle Junior Football Club
• East Fremantle Junior Cricket Club
• Old Police Station
• Two kindergartens (East Fremantle and Richmond Primary)
• Hurricanes Dragonboat Club (Leeuwin Hall)

10.1.7 Refresh the 10-year Capital Works Program following adoption of updated Asset Management Plans for roads, footpaths, parks, drainage and council buildings.

10.1.8 Develop and embed new IT systems for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Electronic Records Management, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), including online services.

10.1.9 Embed the Privacy and Information Sharing (PRIS) framework in accordance with State legislation.

10.1.10 Re-tender ICT Services, inclusive of managed proactive support, managed hardware and software licenses.