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Appeals against decisions or recommendations of the EPA should be lodged with the Minister for Environment through the Office of the Appeals Convenor.

Presenting 17 different acts and activities, the YORKids 2023 program promises two fun filled days guaranteed to entertain and excite kids of all ages with a wide variety of free, interactive and engaging escapades.

Avon Terrace will be closed next week to undertake the second stage of works to repair the collapsed culvert.

The Annual Electors Meeting will be held on Tuesday 23 May 2023 at 6.00pm in the Lesser Hall, York Town Hall, York  

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has conducted its Audit for the Shire of York for the 2021/22 financial year.  A number of Significant Audit Findings were made.

This month's update page from our local Community Matters newspaper.

On Friday 21 April the Shire will undertake urgent works to secure the collapsed section of the footpath to avoid damage to the water main. To complete the works safely, Water Corp will have to turn off the water to businesses and homes from the Corner of Avon Terrace/Great Southern Hwy to South Street. 

If you’d like to be part of this group, send your expression of interest to records@york.wa.gov.au marked ‘Nomination for Aboriginal Advisory Group’ or contact Carol Littlefair by 28 April. 

In accordance with Section 5.5(2) of the Local Government Act 1995 notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Audit & Risk Committee will be held on Monday 17 April 2023 in the Council Chambers, First Floor York Town Hall, Joaquina Street, York commencing at 3.00pm.

The Department of Health has issued a public health alert to cover up and use repellent to avoid mosquito bites over the Easter break and over coming weeks.

Public voting opens today for the 2023 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards and York has been named a finalist, up against Exmouth, Leonora and Tom Price.

The Shire has appointed Lindon Mellor to the position of Executive Manager Infrastructure & Development Services, to commence on Monday 10 July 2023.  

In accordance with Section 5.5(2) of the Local Government Act 1995 notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Audit & Risk Committee will be held on Tuesday 28 March 2023 in the Council Chambers, First Floor York Town Hall, Joaquina Street, York commencing at 4.00pm.

The burn will take place in a window period between the dates 11 April to 18 April 2023 to allow the most suitable burning time subject to weather conditions.

The Premier Events team that delivers the York Motorcycle Festival is inviting local business owners to meet with them on Monday 20 March at 6pm in the York Town Hall.

Shire services at the Shire Administration Office including Dept. of Transport Licensing, the Public Library and the Visitor Centre will be operating with reduced staff on Thursday 30 March 2023.

Verge collection dates have changed in 2023 and will be split into two collections: General Waste in April and Garden Green Waste in September.

In accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 notice is hereby given that the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 14 March 2023 has been rescheduled and will now be held on Tuesday 21 March 2023.

Applications open Thursday 1 April for the Community Funding – Grants and Sponsorship Program for projects and events occurring after 1 July 2023. Funding awarded in this funding round must be acquitted by December 2023.

Community members with diverse lived experiences are invited to nominate to be part of our York Access and Inclusion Advisory Group to help us improve access and inclusion for people who live, work, study and recreate in the Shire of York.

Community members are encouraged to complete this short annual survey.

The Shire of York is hosting two community Have Your Say Days on Thursday 23 Feb at 5.30pm and again on Friday 24 Feb at 7.30am. The sessions will run for one hour.

It is with regret that we announce that Cr Stephen Muhleisen tendered his resignation today and will be stepping down as a Councillor as of 12 February 2023.

On Friday 10 March, York Town Hall will host the highly successful and unique account of the beloved West Australian true story A Fortunate Life by A.B. Facey.

The Shire of York is calling for nominations for up to four (4) community members to be part of the York Honours Reference Group.

The Shire of York would like to express our sincere apologies on missing the nomination of Mr Phil Jones in the Senior Sports Star of the Year Category.

The Shire of York has commissioned the development of a mobile application 'Experience York' to support visitor information in York.

During January, the Shire of York and the National Australia Day Council are sponsoring three events to celebrate our inclusive Australian culture.

The Bilya Gogulyar Boodja (BGB) Aboriginal Corporation, will host a free local Aboriginal arts and cultural event on Saturday 21 January 2023 based on the 2023 Australia Day theme REFLECT, RESPECT, CELEBRATE.