NAIDOC Week theme for 2020 is Always Was, Always Will Be. This theme recognises and celebrates the First Nations people who have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC Week 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the ancient history of this country – a history which dates back thousands of generations.

York business owners are invited to provide the Shire with information to be used in future posts spotlighting York businesses to our visitors.

York CBD will once again be transformed with heritage themed Christmas Decorations to be installed throughout the main street this coming festive season.

In collaboration with the Shires of Beverley, Chittering, Dandaragan, Gingin, Northam, Toodyay and York, the Western Australia Department of Transport is developing a Regional Cycling Strategy for the Avon and Central Coast region.

The Shire of York will engage a pest control contractor to carry out Mosquito control spraying within affected areas of the Shire of York.

There will be a controlled burn at the York Waste Station between 19 October until 2 November 2020.

The Shire is obtaining quotes for the installation of two temporary (hired) portable CCTV towers at the Avon Park Skate Park.

Council has approved the closure of the Shire for the 2020 Christmas and 2021 New Year period.

The community consultation period for the Shire's Rebranding closes on Wednesday 14 October 2020, and the community is invited to contribute their views.

18 September 2020 - Extraordinary Election results

An Audit & Risk Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday 8 September 2020

The Shire has appointed Alina Behan to the position of Executive Manager Corporate and Community Services. Ms Behan starts on Monday 7 September.

The Black Swan Theatre Company came to York on 1 August to hold a free public play-reading of YORK - a new work written by Ian Michael and Chris Isaacs.

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 4 August 2020

The Business Reignite Grant Program (BRGP) is one of the initiatives contained in the Shire’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan, designed to assist the York business community with economic rebound

Candidate Information Evening 5.30pm Monday 3 August 2020

The Shire of York will be holding an extraordinary election on Friday 18 September 2020.

Shire of York ROLL CLOSE: 5.00 pm Thursday 30 July 2020

The Environmental Review Document (ERD) for the above proposal is now available for public review. A copy of the ERD available to view at the front counter of the Shire Administration Office and also available for download from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) website at https://consultation.epa.wa.qov.au

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 14 July 2020 commencing at 5.00pm in Council Chambers

Finalised minutes of the RJDAP/7 meeting held on 25 June 2020

The Shire has launched a Social Media strategy using Facebook and Instagram platforms to showcase the wide range of attractions York offers to visitors.