News

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.

As part of the Shire of York’s ongoing maintenance works, the Shire of York will commence its annual weed control program shortly

Shire President Cr Denese Smythe and CEO Chris Linnell met with Local Government Minister John Carey this week to visit the York Oliver Battista Motocross Track.

See ‘Remembering Them’ Exhibition about WW1 poets in the Shire Library from Thursday 15 to Thursday 29 April 2021

Notice is hereby given that the RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD for the Shire of York has been shortened to Midnight on Monday 5th April 2021.

York rolled out the welcome mat to guests from Toodyay, Goomalling, Northam, Chittering and Beverley Visitor Centres when the York Visitor Centre hosted a tourism familiarisation (famil) last Thursday.

The Shire of York has begun the process of developing a Public Health Plan.

Applications open Thursday 1 April for the Community Funding – Grants and Sponsorship Program for projects and events occurring after 1 July 2021. Funding awarded in this funding round must be acquitted by December 2021.

The Shire of York Strategic Community Plan sets the future goals and plans to enable the Council to deliver the community vision for the next 10 years. Many members of the community contributed to the Imagine York 2030 consultation in February 2020 and the Shire got clear advice from the community on its vision and priorities.

Shire of York Council officially unveiled a new marketing brand to promote the Shire of York this week.

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 2 March 2021

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