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Following the recent local government elections the Shire of York welcomed new Councillors-Elect at an official swearing-in ceremony at its Special Council Meeting on Tuesday 19 October 2021.

Since Containers for Change started one year ago, the York refund point has processed an impressive 1,161,515 containers

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In accordance with Section 5.5(2) of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday 19 October 2021 in the Council Chambers, York Town Hall, Avon Terrace, York commencing at 5.00pm.

Applications for Community Funding and Sponsorship of Tourism Events funding opens 1 October 2021 and closes 29 October 2021.

The Shire will fly the Australian National Flag at half-mast till 1pm today as a mark of mourning and respect for the late Hayden Smith. Our deepest sympathy to Hayden’s family and the wider community at this difficult time.

There has been an incident involving a school bus on at the intersection of Gwambygine East Road and Top Beverley Road.

The Shire is joining forces with the National Disability Service (NDS) to help educate people about the correct use of ACROD parking bays. A campaign titled This Bay is Someone’s Day: Park Right Day and Night will launch in York in September to focus on the impact that parking illegally in an ACROD bay can have on someone’s day.

An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 16 October 2021 in the Shire of York.

The community is invited to review the business case and associated financial information during the consultation period commencing on Wednesday 18 August 2021 and closing at noon on Tuesday 14 September 2021. The documents will be available on the Shire website and in hard copy at the Shire Office front counter and YRCC.

Building on the success of York Dollar$ last year, the Shire is again working with local businesses and community organisations to roll out a shop local program.

Local Government Elections will be held on Saturday 16 October this year, with three (3) positions on the York Shire Council to be filled. Nominations to run for Council are open from 2-9 September 2021. The Shire of York is hosting an information session for anyone wanting to find out about becoming a Shire Councillor.

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 16 October 2021 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of York. You are automatically enrolled to vote if you are on the State Electoral Roll as at 5:00 PM Friday, 27 August 2021. If you are not already on the State Electoral Roll and meet the eligibility criteria, or if you have changed address recently, you must complete an enrolment form.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought from suitably qualified individuals to be appointed as an external member to Council’s Audit and Risk Committee (the Committee).

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Finance Manager to join the Shire’s Corporate and Community Services team

A Special Meeting of Council will be held on Thursday 8 July 2021 in the Council Chambers, York Town Hall, Avon Terrace, York commencing at 5.00pm.

A Special Meeting of Electors of the Shire of York will be held at the Town Hall, Cnr Avon Terrace & Joaquina Street, York commencing at 5.00pm on Tuesday 20 July 2021.

The Shire has appointed Sinead McGuire to the position of Executive Manager Infrastructure & Development Services. Ms McGuire starts on Monday 26 July.

As part of Council’s continuing commitment to economic development of York, the Shire is sponsoring two segments in the Destination WA television program.

Demolition of the Old Infant Health Clinic in Joaquina Street commences Wednesday 16 June 2021.

You are invited to a Community Presentation by Belgravia Leisure on Wednesday 9 June at 6pm at York Recreation & Convention Centre

It is HEREBY NOTIFIED for public information and comment that the Shire of York is intending to enter into licence agreements with the following user groups, for the use of the York Recreation & Convention Centre (YRCC) Complex:

The Shire is inviting public comment regarding proposed leases to be made to the Shire of York in writing on or before 4.00pm, Friday 18 June 2021.

On Friday 28 May at 1.00pm two new brass plaques commemorating the Ballardong Noongar and settler heritage of York will be revealed to the public.

Employment Opportunity - Senior Planner

Notice is hereby given that at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on the 27 April 2021, Council resolved to revoke the following policy: Local Planning Policy Retrospective Planning Applications

Employment Opportunity - Executive Manager Infrastructure and Development Services

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 27 April, Council resolved to enter into negotiations with Belgravia Leisure to progress towards an agreement regarding management of the York Recreation & Convention Centre.

Council provides Green Waste & General Refuse Collection for residential properties within the town site boundary in May each year.