Message from the Mayor
Welcome to the July community e-newsletter. I am very pleased to report that we are well underway with the FOGO rollout and take this opportunity to thank all residents for their cooperation this week.
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You would have received information about the rollout and instructions on what to do this week with your current bins, as well as the schedule for bin collection next week and following weeks – more information is in the e-newsletter.
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Construction of the toilet in Glasson Park is underway. Safety fencing has been erected around the construction area but the balance of the Park will be available for public use.
Don't forget, businesses are invited to join us for our Business to Business event at the end of July. We have provided information about litter and illegal dumping and there is also an update on parking lines and signs.
In "Meet the Staff" this week, we feature Linda McNab, our Human Resources Coordinator. Happy reading.
Mayor - Jim O'Neill
For further information on any newsletter content, please contact us at admin@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au and if you think your neighbours and friends would be interested, please forward so they can subscribe ( subscribe here). Printed copies can also be supplied on request. |
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Meet the Staff - Linda McNab, Human Resources Coordinator
Hello I am Linda McNab, HR Coordinator here at the Town of East Fremantle. People close to me know that family is very important to me. As the eldest of five, and only female, I host regular large gatherings at our little house in Beaconsfield, with its lovely big backyard full of various types of citrus trees, and an olive tree. Joining those events are the chooks, cat and dog.
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Career Experience – I have worked as an HR practitioner for over 20 years, mostly in the higher education sector, where I started in payroll and worked my way through the ranks to my last 9 years as an HR Manager. In September 2017 I was privileged to be offered the HR Coordinator role at the Town of East Fremantle, which is my first experience in local government. During the last 18 months the organisation has undergone a great deal of change, with the emphasis on delivering great customer service, underpinned by our newly embedded values, RITE – Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empathy. I am very fortunate to work with a senior executive group that is committed to developing a positive workforce culture and I feel very optimistic about the direction we are heading.
Role at the Town - As Coordinator Human Resources, I am responsible for the management of the HR functions, including recruitment, organisational development, industrial and employee relations, performance management, training and development, and change management. My role also includes the OSH and FOI responsibilities. The success of any organisation is its workforce, and as the HR Coordinator it is important that my role supports the Senior Executive group with strategies to increase employee engagement, enabling a culture of high performance.
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Let's Go FOGO - Rollout Underway - Thank you for your Cooperation
The FOGO bin system rollout is well underway and on schedule to be completed at the end of this week.
Thank you to all residents for your cooperation and patience. Most of you would have received your new bins, with your old general waste bin being removed and taken away for recycling - this too should be completed by Saturday 6 July.
Bin Collections - What Bins to Put Out - New Collection Commences Monday 8 July
From Monday 8 July, FOGO collection will begin. Please ensure your bins are out on your regular collection day. To help with the first few weeks, we have listed below what bins to put out. Details are also in your new Waste and Recycle Calendar and we have placed in advertisements in the local newspapers. Also look out for a flyer in your letterbox as a reminder for July.
- Week commencing 8 July - FOGO Bin and General Waste Bin
- Week commencing 15 July - FOGO Bin and Recycling Bin
- Week commencing 22 July - FOGO Bin and General Waste Bin
- Week Commencing 29 July - FOGO Bin and Recycling Bin
The Town has placed a number of electronic message boards around the Town as reminders, but if you are in doubt please contact the Town on (08) 9339 9339 via email admin@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au
For more information, check your Calendar - this would have come in your kitchen caddy or go to our 'Lets Go FOGO' web page and download the Calendar
FOGO stands for Food Organics Garden Organics and refers to the weekly collection of food scraps, as well as natural material from your garden. A handy way to think about FOGO is ‘If it didn’t grow, it’s not FOGO’
More information can be found on the Town's website here
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Lets Go FOGO - Community Education Sessions - August 2019
More FOGO community education sessions have been scheduled for August. Join us at the Town Hall for at one of our informative sessions about the FOGO system, recycling and general household waste management tips. Connor , the Town's Waste Education Officer and a staff member from the SMRC will be there to answer your queries. See the details below:
Date: Wednesday 7 August 2019
Venue: Town Hall, 135 Canning Highway East Fremantle
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Date: Thursday 8 August 2019
Venue: Town Hall, 135 Canning Highway East Fremantle
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
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Litter and Illegal Dumping on Verges
The Town of East Fremantle encourages residents and visitors to help keep our Town clean and litter free. The illegal dumping of waste or litter in bushland or on road verges is an offence under the Litter Act 1979 and can result in hefty fines. Our Rangers are able to investigate incidents of littering and/or illegal dumping where evidence of an offender is provided or an offender can be identified.
Please report any litter to the Town via phone 9339 9339 or admin@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au
Help us keep our Town tidy with these tips:
- Deposit litter in a bin
- Report illegal littering to the Town 9339 9339
- Ensure goods carried on trailers, utes and trucks are covered and properly secured.
- Report abandoned vehicles to the Town 9339 9339
- Don't deposit commercial or domestic waste in public rubbish bins.
- Don't put residential bulk waste on your verge more than 10 days prior to collection. There may be instances where approval is granted to leave bulk waste on the verge more than 10 days in advance - please contact the Town to clarify.
- Don't remove shopping trolleys from shopping centre car parks.
- Don't let building waste affect your neighbours.
Illegal dumping is the placement of anything on the verge without approval from the Town - that includes excess furniture from moving house; clean out of garages and sheds and placing items out for 'voluntary verge collection'.
Remember - East Fremantle residents have access the Fremantle Recycling Centre and can drop off bulk goods to the Recycling Centre during opening hours - see article below.
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LOOK Local Business to Business - 30 July 2019
Joins us at the next Business to Business
Host: Town of East Fremantle
Venue & Catering: The Left Bank - meet hosts Julia & Pedro
7.00am Coffee’s on & brekky snacks are waiting!
Join the Town's Executive Manager Corporate Services, Peter Kocian as he provides a ‘5 Minute Budget Update – what’s in it for local business?’
Go to our Events Calendar for more information.
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Parking Lines and Signs - Did you know?
(1) A driver must not stop at the side of a carriageway marked with a continuous yellow edge line.
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(2) A driver must not stop a vehicle on a length of carriageway, or in an area, to which a 'no standing' sign applies.
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Free to Residents - Fremantle Recycling Centre
Remember, via a shared service arrangement, the Fremantle Recycling Centre provides a free service to all East Fremantle residents for dropping off bulk goods through the year at no charge (some exclusions apply). For opening times and more details about the Fremantle Recycling Centre, go to the City of Fremantle website .
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Where is the closest Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
East Fremantle is now sporting four (4) new external defibrillators. This is thanks to a collaboration between the Town of East Fremantle, St John Ambulance WA and four local organisations – East Fremantle Bowling Club, East Fremantle Croquet Club, East Fremantle Yacht Club and Hurricane Dragon Boat Canoe & Outrigger Club. Click here for more vital information about the AED locations in the Town.
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Online Payments - Infringements and Rate
Don't forget, for your convenience and as part of the Town's customer service improvement program, there is also an option to pay your Rates online. Click here for all online payments options. |
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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, please click here - to register to your sporting club or community group click here |
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East Fremantle Lions Club - Riverside Markets
The Riverside Markets 9:30am-2.00pm in Norm McKenzie Reserve every 3rd Sunday of the month - remember the Lions are taking a break in July and August, so the next Market will occur on Sunday 22 September. 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? If you would like to list your local event on our community calendar please click here.
For more information contact Karen Dore at the Town - phone 9339 9342 kdore@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au
Some of the local events happening during July are:
- School Holiday Activities - Enchanted Potions & Making Bath Bombs
- Talking Business Over Coffee - Dome, Cockburn
- East Fremantle Yacht Club - Long Table Dinner
- Masters Athletics WA Annual Sharks Race
- Plantet Ark Day
- Glyde In Enrolment Day
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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 July 2019 - Council Meeting
6 August 2019 - Town Planning Meeting
20 August 2019 - 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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