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Safe summer swimming - look out for BEN signs and download the SharkSmart
Posted 19 December 2024 Safe summer swimming - look out for BEN signs and download the SharkSmart WA app!

Summer holidays are here which means lots of fun in the sun and beach outings. There are ways that you can stay safe this summer while at the beach.

Closures and changes to services over the festive season
Posted 09 December 2024 Closures and changes to services over the festive season

The Town of Cottesloe will have altered hours of opening, and changes to services during the festive season.

Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe not coming in 2025 due to funding issues
Posted 03 December 2024 Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe not coming in 2025 due to funding issues

The Town has been notified that the Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe exhibition wont be coming to us next year, due to funding issues.

New ACROD bays at Anderson Pavilion
Posted 19 November 2024 New ACROD bays at Anderson Pavilion

Two new ACROD bays have recently been installed in front of Anderson Pavilion at Harvey Field.

New Cottesloe Shark Barrier installed for summer
Posted 01 November 2024 New Cottesloe Shark Barrier installed for summer

The Town of Cottesloe’s new shark barrier is complete and being installed today (1 November)

Mayor's Summary - 7 - 11 Station Street, Cottesloe
Posted 25 October 2024 Mayor's Summary - 7 - 11 Station Street, Cottesloe

At the October Council Meeting, Council considered a preliminary report on the SDAU development for 7-11 Station Street, and resolved to not support it. A final report will be considered by Council at the November Council Meeting.

New Deputy Mayor Elected
Posted 24 October 2024 New Deputy Mayor Elected

Councillor Melissa Harkins has been elected as the new Deputy Mayor for the Town of Cottesloe.

Resignation of Town of Cottesloe Deputy Mayor, Helen Sadler
Posted 18 October 2024 Resignation of Town of Cottesloe Deputy Mayor, Helen Sadler

The Town of Cottesloe has received the resignation of Deputy Mayor, Helen Sadler. Cr Sadler has made the decision to step aside as Deputy Mayor, with effect from the Council Meeting on Tuesday 22 October.

Development Application from State Development Assessment Unit – 7-11
Posted 04 October 2024 Development Application from State Development Assessment Unit – 7-11 Station Street, Cottesloe

Draft Local Planning Strategy - open for comment
Posted 09 September 2024 Draft Local Planning Strategy - open for comment

The Town of Cottesloe has prepared a new draft Local Planning Strategy, a document that will set the vision and aspirations for planning over the next 10-15 years. The draft Local Planning Strategy is now open for comment.

STATE GOVERNMENT TO FUND REPLACEMENT SHARK BARRIER FOR COTTESLOE MAIN BEACH
Posted 12 August 2024 STATE GOVERNMENT TO FUND REPLACEMENT SHARK BARRIER FOR COTTESLOE MAIN BEACH

The Town of Cottesloe welcomes the news that the State government will fund the cost of a replacement shark barrier for Cottesloe beach, now that the original barrier has reached the end of its useful life.

UPDATE: INDIANA TEA HOUSE REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Posted 26 June 2024 UPDATE: INDIANA TEA HOUSE REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

The Town of Cottesloe has endorsed a set of development parameters to guide the redevelopment of the iconic Indiana Tea House, providing a path forward for a revised vision for the beachfront site.

COTTESLOE SKATE PARK – OFFICIALLY OPEN!
Posted 10 June 2024 COTTESLOE SKATE PARK – OFFICIALLY OPEN!

The Town of Cottesloe is excited to announce that Cottesloe Skate Park at John Black Dune Park is now complete and officially open!

RECOGNISING RECONCILIATION - ABORIGINAL ARTWORK COMMISSIONED FOR CIVIC
Posted 07 June 2024 RECOGNISING RECONCILIATION - ABORIGINAL ARTWORK COMMISSIONED FOR CIVIC CENTRE

During National Reconciliation Week held recently, the Town commissioned a piece of artwork by Indigenous artist Kahla Blatchford.

NATIVE WATERWISE VERGE REBATE
Posted 31 May 2024 NATIVE WATERWISE VERGE REBATE

Residents who make the transition to a native, waterwise verge (between now and July) could be eligible for a rebate.

Winter Sprinkler Switch-off
Posted 30 May 2024 Winter Sprinkler Switch-off

Winter is a time to save water! Please switch off your sprinklers for Water Corporation’s annual Winter Sprinkler Switch-off.

ANOTHER AMAZING SCULPTURE BY THE SEA!
Posted 21 March 2024 ANOTHER AMAZING SCULPTURE BY THE SEA!

We are so pleased to have hosted another amazing Sculpture by the Sea exhibition - the 20th annual event at Cottesloe Beach! The Town would like to say a huge thank you to Sculpture by the Sea and everyone involved - what a wonderful two weeks!

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Posted 29 January 2024 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to the Town of Cottesloe 2024 Citizen of the Year Award winners, announced on Saturday, 27 January at a Citizenship Ceremony and Citizen of the Year Awards event held at Memorial Park and hosted by the Town of Mosman Park.

SKATE PARK CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN!
Posted 11 December 2023 SKATE PARK CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN!

Construction of the Cottesloe skate park has begun! The site has been established and earthworks have begun! Stay tuned for updates as work on the skate park progresses!

TOWN OF COTTESLOE ANNOUNCES NEW COUNCILLORS
Posted 23 October 2023 TOWN OF COTTESLOE ANNOUNCES NEW COUNCILLORS

The Town of Cottesloe would like to announce and congratulate its newly elected Councilllors following the 2023 Local Government Election held on Saturday, 21 October.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION - CANDIDATES
Posted 07 September 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION - CANDIDATES

Nominations for the Town of Cottesloe 2023 local government election have now closed. Five nominations for the position of Councillor for a four year term were received.

New Road Murals Along Eric Street
Posted 04 August 2023 New Road Murals Along Eric Street

Have you seen the colourful additions to Eric Street?

TOWN OF COTTESLOE SUCCESSFUL IN SKATE PARK GRANT FUNDING
Posted 02 March 2023 TOWN OF COTTESLOE SUCCESSFUL IN SKATE PARK GRANT FUNDING

The Town of Cottesloe is excited to announce that we have been successful in securing grant funding from Lotterywest for a skate park at John Black Dune Park.

Coastal Hazard and Risk Management Adaptation Plan - Get Involved!
Posted 05 September 2022 Coastal Hazard and Risk Management Adaptation Plan - Get Involved!

The Town of Cottesloe is preparing a Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) to identify key assets along the coast and determine measures to preserve them against the impact of coastal hazards. We invite our community to have a say.

6 SEPTEMBER 2022 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - INDIANA REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Posted 04 September 2022 6 SEPTEMBER 2022 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - INDIANA REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL - STATEMENT FROM MAYOR

Council is pleased that the information received in the independent expert reports obtained recently have provided greater clarity on the way forward with the proposal for the redevelopment of the Indiana’s site and the relocation of the Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club boat shed.

Eric Street Bridge
Posted 01 June 2022 Eric Street Bridge

Please be advised that Main Roads WA has installed a 7-tonne load limit on the Eric Street Bridge in Cottesloe.

Construction of the new Anderson Pavilion commencing soon
Posted 28 April 2022 Construction of the new Anderson Pavilion commencing soon

The Town of Cottesloe is excited to announce that construction of the new Anderson Pavilion will commence soon.

TOWN OF COTTESLOE WINS PIA AWARD
Posted 03 March 2022 TOWN OF COTTESLOE WINS PIA AWARD

The Town of Cottesloe was recently awarded a commendation at the Planning Institute Australia 2021 Awards for Planning Excellence.

Skate Facility Update
Posted 24 February 2022 Skate Facility Update

A skate facility in the Town of Cottesloe is one step further after the concept design was approved at the February 2022 Council Meeting.

2022 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
Posted 27 January 2022 2022 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to the Town of Cottesloe 2022 Citizen of the Year award winners. Winners were announced at the combined Council event held on Australia Day.

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