Message from the Mayor
Welcome to our May E-newsletter. In this edition we have provided a link to Main Roads WA proposed upgraded High Street roundabout and I urge all residents to view the proposal and provide feedback by the closing date. As part of our customer service improvement program we are introducing a number of online payment services via the Town's website - 'rates online payments' are now available, please refer to the article below for further details. To support the State Government's upcoming ban on lightweight plastic bags, the Town is in the process of delivering calico bags to all residents, for more details refer below. We are also advertising the Town's draft Health Plan for comment a copy of which can be found on our website. Details of these initiatives are outlined below.
Mayor Jim O'Neill
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East Fremantle Have Your Say! Proposed Upgrade to High Street Roundabout
Main Roads WA (MRWA) is currently working on a proposal to upgrade the intersection of High Street from Stirling Highway to Carrington Street. MRWA have advised the aim of the proposed design is to improve safety, freight efficiency and the general flow of traffic for all road users travelling into and out of Fremantle. Consultation is now underway with the City of Fremantle and Main Roads advise they will be speaking with key stakeholders, local community groups and residents, together with the freight industry to develop and refine a final concept and scope of works.
The Town of East Fremantle urges local residents to provide their feedback about the proposal by 31 May 2018. For more information and to provide feedback click here
To view the draft concept plan click here
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New Online Rates Payments Option - now available
For your convenience and as part of the Town's customer service improvement project, we have introduced a new online Rates Payment option that is now available via the Town of East Fremantle website. For all your rates payment options click here or to go directly to the Online Payment page click here
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Annual Tree Giveaway - May 2018
During the month of May residents of East Fremantle will be able to purchase native plants from APACE Nursery for half price, thanks to the Council’s generous contribution. APACE is located in North Fremantle, along the river foreshore. Residents will have to provide proof of residency in East Fremantle to claim the subsidy. There is a limit of 10 per person. The native plant subsidy scheme will run until the end of May operating from 8am-3pm Monday to Friday and 9am-12pm on Saturdays. For more information you can visit the APACE website here
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Calico Bag Giveaway to Support Plastic Bag Ban
From the 1st July 2018, the State Government will ban lightweight plastic bags in Western Australia. To support this initiative, the Town of East Fremantle is providing a complementary calico bag to each household. The Town has engaged the East Fremantle Junior Football Club to deliver the bags during the month of May. For more information about the plastic bag ban click here
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For Comment - Draft Town of East Fremantle Public Health Plan
Council has endorsed a Public Health Plan for public consultation. The plan, required under the WA Public Health Act 2016, is a strategic document designed to guide an integrated health and well-being planning process for the purpose of protecting, promoting and enhancing the health, well-being and quality of life for our community. To view a copy of the Plan, click here - Submissions close Friday 8 June 2018.
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Update - Royal George Hotel - Saracen Properties
Following the community open days held at the Royal George Hotel last month by owners Saracen Properties, the Town has received a number of queries from members of the community wishing to comment on the concept drawings depicting the proposed development of the Royal George Hotel. The Town would like to advise that these drawings and images prepared by the property owner are initial concept drawings to obtain preliminary feedback from the community.
The Town is yet to receive a formal development application from Saracen Properties in relation to the development at the Royal George Hotel site. Once a development application has been received the statutory process for consideration of the application will apply and the formal process for community comment and feedback will be undertaken. In the meantime, if you would like to obtain further information about the proposal, go to the Saracen Properties Royal George Hotel website page here
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The time is right- get the flu vaccine now!
The flu is a very common and highly contagious respiratory viral infection that can cause serious illness, hospitalization and even death. The flu vaccine not only protects you but also reduces the risk of spreading infection to your family, colleagues and vulnerable people in the community.The Department of Health advises that the best time to get vaccinated for the flu is May or June each year, as protection from the flu vaccine tends to wane over 3 to 4 months. By getting vaccinated now, you are optimally protected during Western Australia’s peak fly season from July to October.The following vulnerable people are eligible for free flu vaccines:
- Pregnant women,
- People aged 65 years and over,
- Aboriginal people aged 6 months to 5 years, and 15 years and older,
- Individuals aged 6 months and over with medical conditions that put them at risk of severe influenza.
People not eligible for the free vaccine can get it through their GP or at a participating chemist for a small cost. For further information click here.
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Greenwaste Verge Collection - 4 June 2018
The Town of East Fremantle Green Waste Verge Collection commences from 6.00am on Monday 4 June 2018
Small prunings and glass clippings should be placed in your green bin weekly. Please place your waste on the verge by 6am Monday on the scheduled start date as the contractor will only service your verge for Green Waste once.
Click here for more information about the Town's verge collections.
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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.
For more information, contact Karen Dore our Economic & Community Development Officer kdore@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9339 9342.
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East Fremantle Lions Club - Riverside Markets - every 3rd Sunday
Don't forget, the Lions Club of East Fremantle will hold monthly markets from 9:30am-2.00pm in Norm McKenzie Reserve every 3rd Sunday of the month. 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
15 MAY - Council Meeting - Town Hall
5 JUNE - Town Planning Meeting - Town Hall
12 JUNE - Council Meeting - Town Hall
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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