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Message from the Mayor
Welcome to the October e-newsletter. Firstly, a big thank you to the dedicated community members and stakeholders who attended the community design forum sessions for the East Fremantle Oval Precinct Revitalisation Project. It was a great turnout and the feedback was very positive. Your input and participation into the development of the 'vision' for revitalising the East Fremantle Oval Precinct will provide guidance for this and future Councils. A ‘community preferred’ concept for the revitalisation has been developed and although the workshops for this process have concluded, you are invited to continue to provide your feedback and comment. Further information about the next steps will be posted to the website in coming weeks.
Council recently endorsed the rollout of a new three (3) bin FOGO system for residents and work on the Interpretive Nodes at John Tonkin Park has commenced. More information on these and other projects is provided in the articles below. Lastly, a reminder that there is only seven (7) weeks to go to the East Fremantle's George Street Festival!
Kind regards - Mayor Jim O'Neill
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East Fremantle Oval Precinct Revitalisation Project - Congratulations and thank you!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated or provided feedback during our community design forum. You are invited to continue to share your comments and feedback about the process as well as the community preferred concept. The consultant team at GHD are in the process of collating all the information obtained during the Community Design Forum process and preparing a detailed report for Council. It is important to remember that this is the very first, yet important step in the revitalisation process. The concept will require fine tuning and reviewing, and there will be further opportunity for consultation with community and stakeholders. Once the Town has received the report, there will need to be a staged implementation process and business case developed, along with a funding strategy to ensure the success of the project. More information will be provided on the Town's website as it becomes available. If you haven't had the chance to see the preferred concept that was presented, please click here.
You can also continue to provide feedback via email to efoval@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au; or take at look at the project Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ShapeOurFuture/ - please note that this project Facebook page will close on 10 October 2018.
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Not Long Now! East Fremantle's George Street Festival 2018
East Fremantle's iconic Festival sprang onto the festival scene in the late 1980s through the cooperation of the George Street traders. The Town of East Fremantle have been facilitating the Festival since the 1990s – this festival is an annual opportunity for a collaboration between local government, traders, community groups and residents to showcase the uniqueness of East Fremantle. For more click here
To see how your can win some prizes, see the information below!
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* WIN a $1,000 #eastfreo experience - drawn monday 19 November from ticket holders
Download a FREE ticket from https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/east-fremantles-george-street-festival-tickets-48267103205?aff=eac2
And join the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/2042851619319014/
Thanks to…
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- Ari & Esmay
- Bellas Skin Care Centre
- Bliss @ Richmond Quarter
- East Fremantle Yacht Club
- Floral Army
- George & Ivy
- Gratias Organic Café
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- Liquor Barons
- Northern Star Ocean Products
- On Point Sports Therapy
- The Left Bank
- Tradewinds
- Vivid Hair Lounge
- Zephyr's Café
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* WIN a $900 Taste of your Town - drawn on Wednesday 21 November from people attending the Facebook event
Join the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/2042851619319014/
And share it with a friend…
Thanks to;
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- Ballet West @ Brush Factory
- Bliss @ Richmond Quarter
- EAW Consulting
- JS Music Tutoring
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- On Point Sports Therapy
- The Pilates Base Studio
- Vivid Hair Lounge
- Zephyr's Café
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* WIN a $900 Taste of your Town - drawn on Wednesday 28 November from surveys received
Just fill in a survey at the Town Tent on event day!
Thanks to;
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- Ari & Esmay
- Baba Lala
- Ballet West @ Brush Factory
- JS Music Tutoring
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- Stateswim
- The Pilates Centre
- VASC
- Vivid Hair Lounge
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Town Says Go to FOGO
The Town of East Fremantle supports the roll out of a new three bin system for household waste and recycling. At its Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 18 September 2018, Council approved the Food Organics Green Organics or simply FOGO, to be rolled out to residents in the Town in mid 2019.
A fact sheet introducing the three (3) system can be found here.
A high profile education program to let people know what to put in each bin and how the system will work will commence in early 2019.For further information please contact the Town via email admin@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9339 9339.
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On Loan Art Enhances Roundabouts
Renowned local artist Tony Jones has generously loaned two nautically themed artworks to the Town, which were installed into two roundabouts on Preston Point Road, East Fremantle. "Port" and "Starboard" follow the theme of the Neighbourhood Domains outlined in the 'Residence to River' Public Art Strategy.
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The Residence to River vision is to develop public art that captures the spirit of East Fremantle, is responsive to East Fremantle’s distinct neighbourhoods and considers the foreshore as a natural destination to explore.
Thank you Tony for the loan of these sculptures and for enabling the Town to combine public art and landscaping.
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Plympton Ward Bulk Kerbside Collection - Change of Date Reminder
Due to the Town rescheduling the date of East Fremantle's George Street Festival to Sunday 25 November, the Bulk Kerbside Collection has been rescheduled for Plympton Ward residents to the week beginning 19 November 2018. Please make sure you have your goods on the verge by 6am by Monday 19 November 2018. The collection across the rest of the Town will occur from Monday 26 November 2018. Click here for details of what can and can't be collected.
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Changes to items accepted for recycling
The Southern Metropolitan Regional Council (SMRC) who processes the contents of the Town's recycling bins has made some changes to the items which are accepted in yellow-topped recycling bins.
These changes are part of a broader effort to reduce contamination and make recycling easier for everyone to understand. By having clear and consistent information about recycling items it not only makes it easier to understand which bin to put it in, but in the long term will lead to better outcomes for recycling in Western Australia. For details about these changes click here.
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Royal George Hotel - Amendment No.15 Update
The Town has submitted Amendment No. 15 - Royal George Hotel Site to the Western Australian Planning Commission, who will provide a recommendation to the Minister for Planning, Lands and Heritage. To ensure the community is kept up to date with the Amendment approval process, information is provided on the Town's website. To view the information and the Amendment No. 15, click here
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Reminder - Fremantle Recycling Centre available to East Fremantle Residents!
Town of East Fremantle residents are reminded that they are eligible to use the Fremantle Recycling Centre for dropping off bulk goods through the year. For opening times and more details about the Fremantle Recycling Centre, go to the City of Fremantle website here.
See below in the Events section for information about how East Fremantle residents can be involved in an upcoming recylcing centre event!
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John Tonkin Park - Interpretive Nodes - Works Underway
This joint project between the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and the Town at John Tonkin Park in East Fremantle, has commenced. In the interests of safety and health, please obey all signs and instructions from the contractors. The Town apologies for any inconvenience that the works and construction may cause. For further details about the works please click here
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Free Vaccination for Meningococcal
Meningococcal is a rare but life threatening disease. A free meningococcal ACWY vaccine is available for children aged 1 to 4 and young people from 15 to 19 years of age.Vaccines are delivered through schools, community health centres and immunization clinics.
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Who should have the vaccine?
- 12 month Program Children who turn 12 months of age will be able to receive the free vaccine at their 12 month visit.
- Catch up Program Children aged 13 months to <5 years can contact their immunization provider to schedule an appointment for their MenACWY vaccine. This catch-up program will end on 31 December 2018.
- Adolescent Program Year 10 students should have their free vaccine at school during 2018. 15 to 19 year olds can contact their immunization provider to schedule an appointment for their MenACWY vaccine.
For more information, click here
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Our Event Calendar for October is Jam Packed
Items of note;
- “FYI” events are approved public events being held in Town which may impact residents – this is a NEW addition to our calendar and can provide handy information for locals
- Dance Hall Days held locally this month – Swan Yacht Club Fri 19 Oct 2pm-5pm FREE event for over 55s, first hour is a lesson, then two hours dancing
- Dancing can help you to stay on your feet: Balance, Strength, Endurance, Agility, Flexibility, Coordination and Cognition…and FUN!
- Garage Sale Trail – for the first time this year the Town Hall will be open and the staff will be hosting half a dozen stalls upstairs
- East Freo Farm workshop - funded by Council under Community Assistance Grants
Click here to view the Events Calendar on the Town of East Fremantle Website
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Look Local Business Event - free networking session
What a fabulous energy packed LOOK LOCAL Business-to-Business networking session we had at Gratias last month ... numbers were a little light on, but that actually added to the amazing atmosphere.
Thanks everyone that came, looking forward to the next one (Sweetwater Rooftop Bar & Bella’s Skin Care collaboration in November - www.eastfremantle.wa.gov.au/events/look-local-business-to-business/173) |
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Garage Sale Trail- 20 & 21 October 2018
The Garage Sale Trail is a great chance for everybody to declutter, raise some money and meet the locals, plus highlight the ways in which the small actions we all take as individuals can make a big difference to our community and our environment. Go to the Garage Sale Trail website here to register!
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Online Rates Payments
Rates notices for financial year 2018/19 have now been forwarded to all Ratepayers.
Don't forget, for your convenience and as part of the Town's customer service improvement progam, there is an online Rates Payment option via the Town's website. For all your rates payment options click here |
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Online Community and Business Directory
A shout out to all local businesses, community groups and sporting clubs. The Town has developed its online Business and Community Directory. To register your business or group, please click here. |
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East Fremantle Lions Club - Riverside Markets - 21 October 2018
The Riverside Markets 9:30am-2.00pm in Norm McKenzie Reserve every 3rd Sunday of the month. Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and enjoy these markets on the banks of the Swan River. For more information click here |
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Mooring Pens for Lease
The Town of East Fremantle currently has available 10m and 12m pens for lease. The pens are located on Riverside Road, opposite The Left Bank - for more information click here
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Want to report a broken tree branch, graffiti or a missed bin?
The Town's website has a Contact Us Form to assist residents to provide feedback to the Town about a range of matters such as broken tree branches, missed bins, over hanging branches and graffiti. Simply click here to go to the form alternatively you can email us here or phone us on (08) 9339 9339. Our friendly customer service staff will direct your call to the appropriate department.
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Events and Activities - advertise on our Website
Community and Sporting Groups - do you have an event or activity that you would like promoted on the Town's website or in our e-newsletter?
For more information contact Karen Dore on (08) 9339 9342 or email
kdore@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au
To see what we have listed on our website, click here
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Save Paper - Register for E-Rates
Council is pleased to offer the option of receiving your future Rates Notices via email in two easy steps.
Read more
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Meetings
16 October 2018 - Council Meeting
6 November 2018 - Town Planning Committee Meeting
7 November 2018 - Audit Committee Meeting
20 November 2018 - Council Meeting
All Council meetings are held at the Town Hall, unless stated otherwise. For a schedule of meetings and to view Minutes and Agendas please click here
For other events and activities in the Town listed on our website, click here.
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