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Mayor's Message


Welcome to our TownTalk for May 2022.

There has been a lot happening in our Town over the last month including the launch of our Digital Roll of Honour to coincide with ANZAC Day, the Town's 125th Anniversary, the acknowledgement that our Town was awarded the highest monetary value grant across all local governments from the Water Corporation for our 'Greening Our Town - Planting for the Future' project. These plans have been shared with numerous community groups and presented at our open drop-in info sessions. Plus, at a Council briefing last week, Council supported the plan to go to Tender for our East Fremantle Oval Precinct Redevelopment. 

This month public consultation opened for the development of the Roofing 2000 site and we encourage each of you to provide feedback prior to the consultation period closing in early June. Plus, we acknowledge Reconciliation Week and encourage each of you to 'Drive So Others Survive' in recognition of National Road Safety Week.
 
In order to stay informed of everything going on in our Town, please be sure to visit our Town's website, read our newsletters ('TownTalk' plus our printed and delivered quarterly 'Talk of the Town') and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Finally, please feel free to share this TownTalk with your family and friends and please stay safe. 

Best wishes
Jim O'Neill, Mayor

Digital Roll of Honour


ANZAC Day this year marked the launch of the East Fremantle Digital Roll of Honour. Now you can view the entire Roll of Honour online, plus, you can delve into the history, dates of enlistment, occupations, addresses, personal stories and photographs of soldiers who were in some way linked to East Fremantle. 

Digital Roll of Honour



George Street Festival 2022 - Stall Holder Applications Now Open


East Fremantle's George Street Festival has been delighting visitors since 1989 and showcases our unique George Street precinct. This year's festival is set for Sunday 4 December and stall holder applications are now open. 

Apply to be a stall holder at this year's Festival

Concept Imagery
 
Concept Imagery
 

Oval Precinct Redevelopment Update
 

With the completion of the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for prospective builders, it is with considerable excitement we're pleased to advise that the project has now progressed to the next stage and will proceed to tender once the draft contracts have been finalised by Council's solicitors. 

The above concept imagery shows a view from the playground looking towards the cafe where you can also see a glimpse through the ground-level opening to the oval. This is a building very much shaped by the activity around it with activated edges for the community to enjoy on all sides. The concept imagery of the landscape design includes a dog exercise area, skate and basketball zone and native play area. Natural landscaping features the inclusion of many endemic trees providing shade, biodiversity and amenity. Further concept imagery can be viewed via the link below.

From here it is expected the Tender process will commence later this month and all going well, work is likely to commence in September.


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Have Your Say Now!
Roofing 2000 Redevelopment Site

 

Public consultation has opened on a development application for 'The Entrance' site at 91-93 Canning Highway, East Fremantle (South-West corner Canning and Stirling Hwy) and closes on Thursday, 2 June. The development application will be determined by the WA Planning Commission, not the Council. All enquiries and feedback about the application should be directed to the State Development Assessment Unit (SDAU) using the below 'Have Your Say' link. 

Read More

Have Your Say on this Development Application

Electrify Everything Info Session


East Fremantle's Climate Action Reference Group (CARG) is pleased to host the Electrify Everything - How to Navigate the Big Switch FREE Info Session.

Thursday 26 May
6:30pm for a 7pm start
Swan Yacht Club


Book Your Free Ticket Here

Positive Ageing Expo for 55+

 

In collaboration with our neighbours, the City of Fremantle and City of Melville, the 2022 Positive Ageing Expo promotes and encourages healthy lifestyle and wellness opportunities for our over 55s community. Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE event and enjoy a wide variety of stalls, engaging activities, health checks and discussion corners or try something new!

Thursday 2 June
10am to 2pm 
Walyalup Civic Centre, 151 High Street, Fremantle (Walyalup Koort)


View the Event Flyer

      

Know Thy Neighbour #3
Partnering Artist - Yabini Kickett


The Town is thrilled to be partnering with Spaced for the Know Thy Neighbour #3 program. Our partnering artist, Yabini Kickett (Esther McDowell) is a descendant of the Kickett and Hayden families of the Bibulmun/Noongar Nation.

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Neighbourhood Link
Social Activities and One-on-One Support


The Town of East Fremantle’s Neighbourhood Link provides a comprehensive range of group social activities and one-on-one care services for eligible people, 65 years and above, from East Fremantle and surrounding areas. Visit us at the Positive Ageing Expo for 55+ on Thursday 2 June.

View May Social Activities & Daytrips
Learn more about Neighbourhood Link
      
  

Look Local Campaign


The Town of East Fremantle will continue to support and promote our local businesses through our 'Look Local' campaign across social media, the Town's website, and in our newsletters. To ensure your East Fremantle business is included, please add your business details to our online business directory. There are many categories including Real Estate, Hair & Beauty, Clothing, Restaurants, Gifts and more!

Online Business Directory - Scroll Down to Create New Listing

Street Lights

The majority of our street lights are owned and maintained by Western Power (the Town owns and maintains street lights at Leeuwin boat ramp and at a majority of our parks). If you notice a street light that isn’t working, stays on, or is damaged, report it directly to Western Power.

Report a Faulty Street Light

WA Plastics Ban


A reminder to retailers, hospitality venues, suppliers, manufacturers, event holders and alike, that from 1 July 2022 certain plastic items will be banned in WA. 

WA Plastics Ban from 1 July 2022

Request a Verge Tree Now!


The Town supports residents’ efforts in greening their streets and will supply and plant trees on residential verges, free of charge, at the request of the property owner. To request a verge tree, please complete and submit the online form before 31 May 2022.


Native Plant Sale On Now!


The Town partners with APACE Nursery in North Fremantle each year to provide native plants at a subsidised cost to East Fremantle residents and the sale is on now! Head to APACE Nursery in North Fremantle to snap up native plants at 50% off.   

Learn more about the Native Plant Sale
 

Ranger's Corner


Do the right thing by fellow residents and those enjoying our picturesque Town and ensure you clean up any droppings your dog may excrete whilst out and about.
  


Learn more about dogs in the Town of East Fremantle

Mooring Pens for Lease


Want to moor your boat along Riverside Road, opposite The Left Bank, in East Fremantle? The following pens are currently available:
  • 4 x 8m pens, and
  • 2 x 10m pens
To lease a pen or make an enquiry, please contact Town Hall Reception on 9339 9339.

Learn more about the Mooring Pens

E-Rates & Rebate Entitlement


Register for e-Rates here 

Ratepayers who hold a rebate entitlement are reminded to ensure their Rates and Charges are paid by 30 June 2022.  Loss of rebate will result if funds are received after this date. For more information, please contact the Town on 9339 9339.

Anyone experiencing financial difficulty with paying their rates should contact the Town’s Revenue Officer directly on 9339 9312 to confidentially discuss alternate arrangements. 

Council Meetings 
 

Please note the dates of our upcoming meetings to be held in Council Chambers, beginning at 6.30pm:
 

Ordinary Council Meetings
  • Tuesday, 21 June 2022 
  • Tuesday, 19 July 2022
  • Tuesday, 16 August 2022
 

To view the agendas for Council and Committee meetings (when available) please visit our website,

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