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Have Your Say - Proposed Public Toilet Facility in south Cottesloe
Posted 21 March 2025 Have Your Say - Proposed Public Toilet Facility in south Cottesloe

Our community is invited to provide feedback on a proposed public toilet facility in south Cottesloe.

Town of Cottesloe appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Posted 17 March 2025 Town of Cottesloe appoints new Chief Executive Officer

The Town is pleased to advise that Mr Mark Newman will commence as Cottesloe’s new Chief Executive Officer on 28 April 2025.

Community Grants Program - applications now open!
Posted 13 March 2025 Community Grants Program - applications now open!

The Town of Cottesloe Community Grants Program for the 2025/2026 financial year is now open!

Marine Parade path to be upgraded through Active Transport Funding
Posted 12 March 2025 Marine Parade path to be upgraded through Active Transport Funding

The Town of Cottesloe has been successful in securing funding from the Australian Government’s Active Transport Fund (ATF) to upgrade the existing footpath along the length of Marine Parade - from Curtin Avenue to North Street.

Carpark No. 1 retaining wall - repair works
Posted 11 March 2025 Carpark No. 1 retaining wall - repair works

Repair works on the section of the foreshore retaining wall in front of Carpark No. 1 have commenced.

Notice of Acceptance of Annual Report and AGM
Posted 01 March 2025 Notice of Acceptance of Annual Report and AGM

The 2023/2024 Annual Report was accepted by Council at the February Council Meeting. Electors of the Town of Cottesloe are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, commencing at 5.30pm in the Lesser Hall.

Containers for Change - Container Exchange Point trial
Posted 21 February 2025 Containers for Change - Container Exchange Point trial

The Town is currently trialling Containers for Change baskets on a number of bins on the foreshore in north Cottesloe.

Carpark No. 1 retaining wall – foreshore closures in place
Posted 20 February 2025 Carpark No. 1 retaining wall – foreshore closures in place

The Town would like to provide an update regarding the area of retaining wall/grass terrace currently closed to public access.

Urban Greening Grant Funding
Posted 06 February 2025 Urban Greening Grant Funding

The Town has been successful in an application for funding from the State Government and Western Australia Local Government Authority’s Urban Greening Grants Program, to assist the Town in planting trees in Cottesloe.

Citizen of the Year Award winners announced
Posted 28 January 2025 Citizen of the Year Award winners announced

Congratulations to the Town of Cottesloe 2025 Citizen of the Year Award winners, announced on Sunday, 26 January at a Citizenship Ceremony and Citizen of the Year Awards event.

Safe summer swimming - look out for BEN signs and download the SharkSmart
Posted 23 January 2025 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.

A Lifetime at Cottesloe Beach by Margot Horgan: A Photographic Exhibition
Posted 22 January 2025 A Lifetime at Cottesloe Beach by Margot Horgan: A Photographic Exhibition

Don't miss this wonderful exhibition, on now at The Grove Library.

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.

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.

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.

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